For Immediate Release
May 7, 2002
Release # 02-155
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189
Eugenio Serafin Recall Hotline: (800) 981-4029
CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot
Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, (CPSC), Eugenio Serafin Inc., of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, is
voluntarily recalling about 32,500 electric showerhead hot water
heaters. 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. 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. This recall
is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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".
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.
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.