Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-02-21 · 08199
Hazards
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
Recall
Number
08199
Date
2008-02-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
Country of manufacture
Japan
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.