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Unsafe Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters prohibited
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We have published a prohibition for the sale (including an offer to sell), and use (including installation) of the Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters, pursuant to Regulation 87 of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.
Read the Gazette Notice here and note the correction to the serial numbers here.
Serene S2068 heaters manufactured in March 2021 have a manufacturing defect. There have been several fires and overheating events associated with these heaters.
There is a significant risk of people being seriously harmed and property being damaged from electricity going through these heaters.
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If you have a bathroom heater in your home
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- Check if your heater is a Serene model S2068 with a serial number in the range listed above. You will find this information on the top side of the unit when mounted on the wall.
- If you have this heater, do not use it.
- If it is installed in your property, get an electrical worker to make it safe by isolating it from the electrical supply, or contact your landlord to arrange this, and they can dispose of it safely.
Simon Gallagher, National Manager, Consumer Services at MBIE:
The Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) guarantees that products must be of acceptable quality, including safe to use. Where a product is unsafe — or doesn't meet mandatory product safety requirements — you have the right to a refund, repair, or replacement. MBIE suggests consumers who have this heater return it to the supplier they purchased it from to discuss the most appropriate remedy under the CGA. For more information on consumer rights on unsafe products go to Product safety | Consumer Protection
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If you are a supplier of heaters
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The Serene model S2068 with a serial number in the range listed above cannot legally be sold.
We are working with MBIE to reach out to known suppliers.
Simon Gallagher, National Manager, Consumer Services at MBIE:
MBIE are aware of the issues found by WorkSafe with the Serene S2068 appliance and are working with WorkSafe and the retailers of the product to discuss what they can do to ensure the safety of their customers. As part of this work, MBIE are encouraging these retailers to undertake a voluntary recall.
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