Recall information (December 2007)

Direct Vent Wall Furnaces manufactured between February 2000 and December 2007:

  • Units: About 52,000
  • Manufacturer: Rinnai America Corporation of Peachtree City, GA
  • Hazard: A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
  • Incidents/Injuries: Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
  • 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.

For more information, visit http://www.wallfurnacerecall.com