Re-call website here, http://www.wallfurnacerecall.com/models.htm
I love the way they say "The recall includes only those units
manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007".
Details,
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide
Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To
access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's
Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE
556
Units: About 52,000
Manufacturer: Rinnai America Corp., 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. 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.
Sold through: Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and
dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600
and $1,900.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and
contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair
kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-
free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.wallfurnacerecall.com.