Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 21, 2008 CPSC #08199

Quick answer

Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard is CPSC recall #08199, announced on February 21, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Rinnai America Corp..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556

Recalled brands

Rinnai America Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.

Recall date

February 21, 2008

Categories

Furnaces

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08199?

CPSC recall #08199 covers Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 21, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08199?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08199 is consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Rinnai-Recalls-Wall-Furnaces-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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