CPSC recall 08199

Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2014-05-23

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556 by Rinnai America, citing A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556 | 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

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

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Rinnai-Recalls-Wall-Furnaces-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard

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