CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-05-07). Hazards: electric shock. About 32,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02155 |
| Published | 2002-05-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-12 |
| Product category | Shower Items |
| Products | Electric showerhead hot water heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Eugenio Serafin Inc. |
| Firms | Eugenio Serafin Inc., of Bayamon, Puerto Rico (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Venezuela |
| Units (US) | 32,500 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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 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.
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