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Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Date: February 21, 2008
Company: Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.

Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report