The Home Appliances Recalls Camplux Brand Portable Tankless Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 24137 · Feb 29, 2024 · The Home Appliances
42,000
units affected
42,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24137
- Date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Company
- The Home Appliances
- Units affected
- 42,000
- Product
- Camplux portable tankless water heaters
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves certain Camplux brand portable tankless water heaters with model numbers AY132, BD158, BW211, BW264, and BW422, with the following sizes and manufacturing dates: Model Product Details Manufacture Date AY132 5L 1.32 GPM 34,000 btu/hr On or before September 17, 2021 BD158 6L 1.58 GPM 41,000 btu/hr On or before November 17, 2021 BW211 8L 2.11 GPM 55,000 btu/hr On or before November 17, 2021 BW264 12.8L 2.64 GPM 68,000 btu/hr On or before November 17, 2021 BW422 16L 4.22 GPM 110,000 btu/hr On or before December 20, 2021 These water heaters were designed and intended for outdoor use with an attached propane tank to quickly heat water for showering or other hot water needs. The water heaters were sold in white, black, and silver/gray colors. The "Camplux" logo is printed on the front of the unit. The product label is located on the side of the unit and includes the model, size and other product details, serial numbers, and brand information. Consumers will be directed to take a photograph of the label on their Camplux water heater product and send to Camplux to confirm that they have a recalled water heater to receive the replacement gas regulator.
What can happen
The portable water heaters can leak gas from the gas regulator connection, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled portable water heaters and contact The Home Appliances for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a replacement gas regulator with a quick connect attachment that allows for easy connection and disconnection without the need to screw in the gas regulator. Instructions for installing this repair kit will also be provided.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Camplux has received 19 reports of fire incidents involving the recalled water heaters. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2018 through December 2021 for between $160 and $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled camplux portable tankless water heaters?
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled portable water heaters and contact The Home Appliances for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a replacement gas regulator with a quick connect attachment that allows for easy connection and disconnection without the need to screw in the gas.
What is the hazard?
The portable water heaters can leak gas from the gas regulator connection, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.