Rheem Oil-Fired Furnaces (Rheem) – Fire Hazard (2009)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces
Brand
Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark. is recalling Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces. The hazard is: If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts o. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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
Reported concern (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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026