Recall #24-137 · Published February 29, 2024

Camplux portable tankless water heaters

The Home Appliances Recalls Camplux Brand Portable Tankless Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Camplux portable tankless water heaters from Camplux portable tankless on February 29, 2024. CPSC identifies this hazard: The portable water heaters can leak gas from the gas regulator connection, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled portable water heaters and contact The Home Appliances for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a replacement gas regulator with a quick connect attachment that allows for easy connection and disconnection without the need to screw in the gas regulator. Instructions for installing this repair kit will also be provided.

Recalled Camplux brand AY132 portable tankless water heater – white
Recalled Camplux brand AY132 portable tankless water heater – white
Image: CPSC recall notice

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Affected model numbers

AY132BD158BW211BW264BW42212.8L
Additional identifying details

The product label is located on the side of the unit and includes the model, size and other product details, serial numbers, and brand information.

Why it was recalled

The portable water heaters can leak gas from the gas regulator connection, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Camplux has received 19 reports of fire incidents involving the recalled water heaters. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled portable water heaters and contact The Home Appliances for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a replacement gas regulator with a quick connect attachment that allows for easy connection and disconnection without the need to screw in the gas regulator. Instructions for installing this repair kit will also be provided.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Recall number
24-137
Units
About 42,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2018 through December 2021 for between $160 and $400.
Importer
The Home Appliances Inc., d/b/a Camplux, of North Charleston, South Carolina

Camplux portable tankless water heaters

Recall contact information

The Home Appliances ("Camplux") toll-free at 844-538-7475 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@camplux.com, online at www.thehomeappliances.com and click on "Recalls" or www.thehomeappliances.com/waterheaterrecall for more information.

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