On February 21, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 52,000 Rinnai Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 RHFE 556 due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Rinnai American Corporation, of Peachtree City, Georgia, has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace.

The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556. They are either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. The following model numbers are included in the recall:


The model number is printed on the top of the rating plate located on the right side of the unit. The recall includes only those units manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007. The manufacturing date code is the first four digits of the serial number, written as YY MM, and is located at the bottom of the rating plate.

According to the Rinnai furnace recall announcement, a gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. Carbon monoxide death or serious injury due to carbon monoxide poisoning may result in actionable product liability, premises liability, workers’ compensation and other claims. A carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer should be consulted regarding liability and compensation in a carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuit.

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On February 20, 2008, yhe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 25,000 “Louisville/Davidson” and “Michigan” brand fiberglass extension ladders due to a possible fall hazard. The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and “D” shaped aluminum rungs. The following models are included in the recall:


According to the Louisville ladder recall announcement, the recall involves only models manufactured from September 2007 through October 2007. The model number and the manufacturing date code are located on the left side rail of the ladders. Ladders with two green dots near the bottom of the left side base rail have already been inspected or repaired and are not included in the recall.

According to the manufacturer, Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky, the extension or “fly” section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Anyone injured on a recalled “Louisville/Davidson” or “Michigan” brand fiberglass extension ladder should consult an attorney regarding a possible product liability lawsuit. If you were injured at work, an attorney should be consulted regarding amounts recoverable under workers’ compensation, product liability, premises liability, and other possible claims. To contact a lawyer at our law firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s free consultation form.

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