CPSC recall · Reported February 21, 2008
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.
Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga. recalled The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHF….
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard was recalled by Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga. in February 21, 2008. Reason: A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for t…. Verify recall #08199 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home..
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- February 21, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08199 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08199 |
| Date reported | February 21, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 21, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 52,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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