- Fire
- Burn
Brand
Rheem electric recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming Rheem electric, 1999–2016, across hvac & water heaters.
Rheem electric recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 54,000
- incident reports
- 296
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 1 of 2 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Furnaces (1), Water heaters (1)
- Hazards identified
- Burn, Fire
- Categories
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Latest notice
- May 26, 2016
- Earliest notice
- February 16, 1999
Rheem electric furnace recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a furnace.
Rheem electric water heater recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a water heater.
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
Rheem electric recall 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 electric recall questions
How many Rheem electric recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming Rheem electric consumer products between 1999 and 2016, covering at least 54,000 units.
Has Rheem electric had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Rheem electric consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced May 26, 2016 (CPSC 16-177).
What products has Rheem electric recalled?
Furnaces (1) and water heaters (1).
What is the largest Rheem electric 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 electric 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 electric about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Rheem electric notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Rheem electric water heaters (CPSC 16-177), go to www.rheem.com.