Recall 08-199, published February 21, 2008
Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
RHFE-431The 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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
- Brand
- Direct-Vent Wall
- Recall published
- February 21, 2008
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 52,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
