CPSC2014-11-13
Tankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Daesung Celtic Enersys; Distributed Exclusively by Challenger Supply Holdings
Daesung Celtic Enersys Co. Ltd., of Chungbuk, Korea
Hazard
The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Challenger Supply Holdings to arrange for a free repair.
Sold at
Independent dealers nationwide and on various websites including Amazon.com from July 2008 through August 2014 for between $500 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 29,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
Injuries reported
Daesung has received 40 reports of the units overheating, including four involving burns on the wall where the heater was mounted and two involving fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Korea
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Tankless gas water heaters
Consumer contact
Challenger Supply Holdings at (800) 729-6118 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.challengersupply.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Tankless-Water-Heaters-RecalledDon't want to check this manually?
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