Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-01-22). Hazards: fire. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09104 |
| Published | 2009-01-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Furnaces |
| Products | Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces |
| Firm named in the title | Rheem |
| Firms | Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Contractors nationwide to consumers from January 2006 through December 2008 as part of installed systems for between $1,500 and $10,000. |
Description
This recall involves oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration brands. Only the models beginning with the model numbers listed in the chart below and with date codes ending in 0106 through 5206, 0107 through 5207, or 0108 through 4808 are included in this recall. The model number and date code (designated by the four digits following an "M" in the middle of the serial number) are printed on the unit's rating plate, which is on the left wall of the furnace's interior just above the burner. The rating plate can be found by opening the unit's burner access door, which has slotted openings. Model # Brand & Description ROBF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Upflow Oil Furnace ROPF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Downflow/Horizontal Oil Furnace TZOUP United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Upflow Oil Furnace TZODH United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Downflow/ Horizontal Oil Furnace
Hazard
If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Incidents and injuries
Rheem has received one report in which the furnace was incorrectly wired. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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