CPSC recall 09-104, announced January 22, 2009, covers Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces (about 14,000 units). 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. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Recall contact: call (800) 577-3960, or go to www.rheemac.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number and date code (designated by the four digits following an "M" in the middle of the serial number) are printed on the unit's rating plate, which is on the left wall of the furnace's interior just above the burner.
Which products are included?
This recall involves oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration brands. Only the models beginning with the model numbers listed in the chart below and with date codes ending in 0106 through 5206, 0107 through 5207, or 0108 through 4808 are included in this recall. The model number and date code (designated by the four digits following an "M" in the middle of the serial number) are printed on the unit's rating plate, which is on the left wall of the furnace's interior just above the burner. The rating plate can be found by opening the unit's burner access door, which has slotted openings. Model # Brand & Description ROBF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Upflow Oil Furnace ROPF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Downflow/Horizontal Oil Furnace TZOUP United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Upflow Oil Furnace TZODH United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Downflow/ Horizontal Oil Furnace
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Rheem has received one report in which the furnace was incorrectly wired. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rheem
- Manufacturer
- Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark.
- Product type
- Furnaces
- Recall number
- 09-104
- Units
- About 14,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Contractors nationwide to consumers from January 2006 through December 2008 as part of installed systems for between $1,500 and $10,000.
Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces
CPSC product type: Furnaces
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Rheem at (800) 577-3960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rheemac.com
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