Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Recall 08199 · Feb 21, 2008 · Rinnai
52,000
units affected
52,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08199
- Date
- Feb 21, 2008
- Company
- Rinnai
- Units affected
- 52,000
- Product
- Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
- Product type
- Furnaces
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled direct-vent wall furnaces, models rhfe 431 and rhfe 556?
Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.