Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces
If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Fire
- About 14,000 units
- 1 report
Brand
Rheem recalls
5 official CPSC notices naming Rheem, 1980–2016, across hvac & water heaters.
Rheem recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 5
- units recalled, at least
- 68,000
- incident reports
- 297
- brands
- 4
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 2 of 5 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Furnaces (2), Water heaters (2), Air conditioners (1)
- Hazards identified
- Fire, Burn, Carbon monoxide, Explosion
- Categories
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Latest notice
- May 26, 2016
- Earliest notice
- December 4, 1980
Rheem furnace recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are furnaces.
- Fire
- Burn
Rheem water heater recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are water heaters.
Rheem electric water heaters
The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Fire
- Burn
- About 54,000 units
- 296 reports
- Repair
- Explosion
Rheem air conditioner recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a air conditioner.
Armstrong Air Conditioning high-temperature plastic vent…
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Carbon monoxide
Rheem recall phone numbers and websites
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Rheem recall questions
How many Rheem recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 5 recall notices naming Rheem consumer products between 1980 and 2016, covering at least 68,000 units.
Has Rheem had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Rheem consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced May 26, 2016 (CPSC 16-177).
What products has Rheem recalled?
Furnaces (2), water heaters (2) and air conditioners (1).
What is the largest Rheem recall?
“Rheem Recalls to Repair Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot” (CPSC 16-177), announced May 26, 2016: about 54,000 units.
How do I check if my Rheem product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Rheem about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Rheem notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Rheem electric water heaters (CPSC 16-177), go to www.rheem.com.