CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico
USCPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Electric showerhead hot water heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Eugenio-Serafin-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Showerhead-Hot-Water-Heaters-Sold-in-Puerto-Rico- |
| Title | CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/showerhead-hot-water.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled electric showerhead hot water heater |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Electric showerhead hot water heaters |
| Products › Type | Shower Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2123 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 32,500 |
| Recall I D | 2138 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these showerhead hot water heaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Eugenio Serafin Inc., of Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-07T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02155 |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Venezuela |
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