Rannai Direct-Vent Wall Furnace Recall

Rannai Direct-Vent Wall Furnace Recall

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CSA International and Rinnai America announce a voluntary recall of Certain Direct Vent Wall Furnaces APB-03-08

TORONTO, ON - February 21, 2008 – In cooperation with CSA International, Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Georgia announces the voluntary recall in Canada of approximately 200 Direct Vent Wall Furnaces. A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.

Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves natural gas or LP gas (propane)-fueled Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE-431 and RHFE-556. The following model numbers are included in the recall: