Tankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Daesung Celtic Enersys; Distributed Exclusively by Challenger Supply Holdings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-11-13). Hazards: fire, burn. About 29,000 units in the US and 2,200 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15026 |
| Published | 2014-11-13 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-06 |
| Product category | Gas Water Heaters |
| Products | Tankless gas water heaters |
| Firms | Daesung Celtic Enersys Co. Ltd., of Chungbuk, Korea (manufacturer); Challenger Supply Holdings Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas (successor to Quietside Corp., of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.) (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Korea |
| Units (US) | 29,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,200 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Independent dealers nationwide and on various websites including Amazon.com from July 2008 through August 2014 for between $500 and $2,000. |
Description
This recall involves all models of single- and dual-purpose Coaire and Quietside brand tankless gas water heaters. The recalled water heaters heat either 4 or 7.2 gallons of water per minute. They are white and come in the following dimension ranges: 25-28 inches tall x 15-19 inches wide x 8-14 inches thick. The words "S-Line Condensing" are on the top front and brand names "Coaire" or "Quietside" are on the bottom front of the recalled water heaters.
Hazard
The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Challenger Supply Holdings to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Daesung has received 40 reports of the units overheating, including four involving burns on the wall where the heater was mounted and two involving fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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