CPSC recall 02-155, announced May 7, 2002, covers Electric showerhead hot water heaters (about 32,500 units). The nozzle can be easily unscrewed, exposing the uninsulated heater coil. Consumers should stop using these showerhead hot water heaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 981-4029.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled showerhead hot water heaters were sold under the Corona, Corona Maxi, and Fammy model names. They are packaged in a clear plastic bag with a card that reads, in part, "ducha", "HECHO EN VENEZUELA POR: TECHNI" and "MIRANDA, VENEZUELA". The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to the household electrical supply source, when central hot water is not available.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- Electric showerhead hot
- Product type
- Water heaters
- 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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