CPSC recall · Reported January 22, 2009
Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark. recalled This recall involves oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigerati….
Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark. in January 22, 2009. Reason: If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arra…. Verify recall #09104 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark. issued this CPSC recall-If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posin….
- None
- agency class
- January 22, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09104 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
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
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09104 |
| Date reported | January 22, 2009 |
| Date initiated | January 22, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark. |
| Affected scope | About 14,000 |
| 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 immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if…
- Check the recall number (09104) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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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