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CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMay 7, 2002
Recalled electric showerhead hot water heater
Recalled electric showerhead hot water heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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