Recalls / 2014-11-13

Tankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Daesung Celtic Enersys; Distributed Exclusively by Challenger Supply Holdings

15026 · Recalled 2014-11-13 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all models of single- and dual-purpose Coaire and Quietside brand tankless gas water heaters. The recalled water heaters heat either 4 or 7.2 gallons of water per minute. They are white and come in the following dimension ranges: 25-28 inches tall x 15-19 inches wide x 8-14 inches thick. The words "S-Line Condensing" are on the top front and brand names "Coaire" or "Quietside" are on the bottom front of the recalled water heaters.

Hazards

The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Daesung has received 40 reports of the units overheating, including four involving burns on the wall where the heater was mounted and two involving fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Challenger Supply Holdings to arrange for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Tankless gas water heaters		About 29,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Daesung Celtic Enersys Co. Ltd.
Importer: Challenger Supply Holdings Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas (successor to Quietside Corp., of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.)
Made in: Korea
Sold at: Independent dealers nationwide, on various websites including Amazon.com, 000.

Consumer contact

Challenger Supply Holdings at (800) 729-6118 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.challengersupply.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 15026. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.