CPSC2007-02-21
Tankless Water Heaters Recalled for Repair Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Water Heating Division of Rheem Sales Company Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.
Hazard
Components inside the water heater may shift during transit, causing an air filter door switch to operate improperly. If the switch fails and the air filter door is out of place, the water heater could continue to operate and dust and lint could build up, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled water heaters should stop using them immediately, if the air filter door is not in place. Consumers who have not already been contacted by an authorized contractor should immediately contact their installer or Rheem Manufacturing Company to arrange for a free, on-site repair. Consumers are reminded to use the air filter door for these water heaters to avoid a carbon monoxide hazard.
Sold at
Retailers nationwide and through plumbing wholesale distributors to plumbers, contractors and consumers from May 2004 through December 2006 for between $800 and $1,300.
Affected count
About 42,200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Power Vent tankless water heaters
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Rheem toll-free at (866) 369-4786 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tankless-recall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Tankless-Water-Heaters-Recalled-for-Repair-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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