The Home Appliances Recalls Camplux Brand Portable Tankless Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Camplux portable tankless water heaters
Date of Recall
2024-02-29CPSC Release Number
24-137Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 42,000Importer
The Home Appliances Inc., d/b/a Camplux, of North Charleston, South CarolinaSold By
Online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2018 through December 2021 for between $160 and $400.Problem/Hazard
The portable water heaters can leak gas from the gas regulator connection, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Camplux has received 19 reports of fire incidents involving the recalled water heaters. No injuries have been reported.Description
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.
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