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Tankless Water Heaters Recalled

Firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.

  • Quietside tankless gas water heater
  • Coaire tankless gas water heater
Name of Product:
Tankless gas water heaters
Hazard:

The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Dispose
No Remedy Available
Recall Date:
November 13, 2014
Units:

About 29,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.

Incidents/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. 

Sold At:
Independent dealers nationwide and on various websites including Amazon.com from July 2008 through August 2014 for between $500 and $2,000.
Manufacturer(s):
Daesung Celtic Enersys Co. Ltd., of Chungbuk, Korea
Importer(s):

Daesung Celtic Enersys Co. Ltd., of Chungbuk, Korea

Manufactured In:
Korea
Recall number:
15-026

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