Somerset Recalls 2013-2014 Trailers Due to Water Heater Overheating Risk
Columbia Northwest is recalling 2013-2014 Somerset E1 and Santa Fe trailers because the water heater may overheat, causing scalding.
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 scalding injury from steam release, which fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Columbia Northwest, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Somerset E1 and Santa Fe recreational trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between November 1, 2012, and January 31, 2013, and are equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. The recall affects 46 units.
The water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap. This overheating may result in the release of steam, which could cause the operator to scald themselves and increase the risk of injury.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Columbia customer service at 1-724-423-7440 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Columbia's number for this recall is 15E-087. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- SOMERSET SANTA FE, E1
- Brand
- SOMERSET
- Manufacturer
- Columbia Northwest, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 46
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- SANTA FE
- E1
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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