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Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Name: Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Brand: Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
SKU: CPSC-08199
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 21, 2008Recall ID: 08199Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556. They are either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. The following model numbers are included in the recall: Model RHFE-431 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P WTA-72B-N WTA-76B-N Model RHFE-556 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P The model number is printed on the top of the rating plate located on the right side of the unit. The recall includes only those units manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007. The manufacturing date code is the first four digits of the serial number, written as YY MM, and is located at the bottom of the rating plate.

Affected Products

Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Rinnai-Recalls-Wall-Furnaces-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard
Title	Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/40f02d61ee99405a9beb2f7da38d91e1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Wall Furnace
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/daf9723f031a45cbabfa03bdf0945130.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Wall Furnace
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bc832b2de56c43c6a46900871da39bf2.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Wall Furnace Labeling
Hazards › Name	A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
Injuries › Name	Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Products › Type	Furnaces
Products › Category I D	1960
Products › Number Of Units	About 52,000
Recall I D	4211
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
Retailers › Name	Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
Recall Date	2008-02-21T00:00:00
Description	The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556. They are either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. The following model numbers are included in the recall: Model RHFE-431 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P WTA-72B-N WTA-76B-N Model RHFE-556 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P The model number is printed on the top of the rating plate located on the right side of the unit. The recall includes only those units manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007. The manufacturing date code is the first four digits of the serial number, written as YY MM, and is located at the bottom of the rating plate.
Recall Number	08199
Manufacturers › Name	Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Japan

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Recalling FirmRinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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