Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Recalled February 21, 2008 · CPSC recall 08199 · Rinnai

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.

Units

About 52,000

Incidents / injuries

Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com

Product

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

Manufacturer(s)

Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.

Retailers

Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.

Made in

Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →