Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08199
Recall Date
2008-02-21
Manufacturer
Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Units Affected
About 52,000
Products Involved
Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Hazard
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 the installation of a free repair kit.
Reported Injuries
Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
Manufactured In
Japan
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28