Direct-Vent Wall Furnace Recall
Listing Date: 02/25/2008 4:33 PM
Rinnai America Corp Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.) Name of Product: Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556 Units: About 52,000 Manufacturer: Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Hazard: A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. Incidents/Injuries: Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported . Description: 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. Sold through: Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900. Manufactured in: Japan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com. http://www.wallfurnacerecall.com/
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