Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
Home product recall 09-104. Announced by CPSC on Jan 22, 2009.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 22, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Rheem at (800) 577-3960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rheemac.com
Which ones are recalled?
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
About 14,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Air Conditioning Division, Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark.
- Contractors nationwide to consumers from January 2006 through December 2008 as part of installed systems for between $1,500 and $10,000.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Rheem has received one report in which the furnace was incorrectly wired. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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