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Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these showerhead hot water heaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 02-155
- Units
- About 32,500
- Manufactured in
- Venezuela
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Eugenio Serafin Inc., of Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Electric showerhead hot water heaters
CPSC product type: Shower Items
Recall contact information
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.
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Publication and verification
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