The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02155·Announced 2002-05-07

Eugenio Serafin Recalls Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters in Puerto Rico

Eugenio Serafin Inc. is recalling electric showerhead hot water heaters sold in Puerto Rico due to an electrocution hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and return them for a refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Eugenio Serafin Inc. of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, is recalling about 32,500 electric showerhead hot water heaters sold in Puerto Rico. The recalled units were sold under the Corona, Corona Maxi, and Fammy model names from January 1999 to March 2002 at hardware stores and home improvement centers for about $18. The heaters are packaged in a clear plastic bag with a card reading "ducha" and "HECHO EN VENEZUELA POR: TECHNI".

The recall is being conducted because 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. CPSC and Eugenio Serafin have not received any reports of injuries or incidents associated with these showerhead water heaters.

Consumers should stop using these showerhead hot water heaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Electric showerhead hot water heaters
Manufacturer
Eugenio Serafin Inc., of Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Category
Consumer Product — Bathroom Fixtures
Hazard
Affected units
32,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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