Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09104. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
CPSC recall 09104 has the recall date 22 Jan 2009. The notice names the firm Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing. The recall has about 14,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Furnaces.
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| 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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| Units | 14,000 |
| 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 |
| Product | Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces, About 14,000, Furnaces |
| Sold at | Contractors nationwide to consumers from January 2006 through December 2008 as part of installed systems for between $1,500 and $10,000. |
| Manufacturer | Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Furnaces
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09104The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09104. https://recallregister.com/product/5062-rheem-recalls-to-repair-oil-fired-furnaces-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09104 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Rheem has received one report in which the furnace was incorrectly wired. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Contractors nationwide to consumers from January 2006 through December 2008 as part of installed systems for between $1,500 and $10,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09104?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States