CPSC2002-05-07
CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico
Eugenio Serafin Inc., of Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Hazard
The nozzle can be easily unscrewed, exposing the uninsulated heater coil. The heater coil's grounding screw does not sufficiently reduce the current through the water, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to the bather.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these showerhead hot water heaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Sold at
Hardware stores and home improvement centers sold the recalled hot water heater components in Puerto Rico, from January 1999 to March 2002, for about $18.
Affected count
About 32,500
Injuries reported
CPSC and Eugenio Serafin have not received any reports of injuries or incidents associated with these showerhead water heaters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
Venezuela
Products
Electric showerhead hot water heaters
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Eugenio Serafin toll-free at (800) 981-4029 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Eugenio-Serafin-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Showerhead-Hot-Water-Heaters-Sold-in-Puerto-Rico-Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief