Rinnai · Recalled
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
- Units
- About 52,000
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,600–$1,900
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
- Product type
- Furnaces
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Incident log
Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 21 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
