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Recalled Camplux brand AY132 portable tankless water heater – white -
Recalled Camplux brand AY132 portable tankless water heater – black -
Recalled Camplux brand AY132 portable tankless water heater – gray/silver -
Recalled Camplux brand BD158 portable tankless water heater -
Recalled Camplux brand BW211 portable tankless water heater – white -
Recalled Camplux brand BW211 portable tankless water heater – gray/silver -
Recalled Camplux brand BW264 portable tankless water heater -
Recalled Camplux brand BW422 portable tankless water heater
The portable water heaters can leak gas from the gas regulator connection, posing a fire hazard.
About 42,000
The Home Appliances (“Camplux”) toll-free at 844-538-7475 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@camplux.com, online at www.thehomeappliances.com and click on “Recalls” or www.thehomeappliances.com/waterheaterrecall for more information.
Recall Details
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.
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.
Camplux has received 19 reports of fire incidents involving the recalled water heaters. No injuries have been reported.
The Home Appliances Inc., d/b/a Camplux, of North Charleston, South Carolina
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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