Rheem electric water heaters
CPSC Recall #16-177 — May 26, 2016
Product
Rheem electric water heaters
Description
The control panel on the Performance Platinum water heaters can overheat.
Hazard
The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 296 reports of control panels overheating, including one report of a fire which resulted in $5,800 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters. Consumers should contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician.
Units Affected
About 54,000
Sold At
The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $450 and $720.
Manufacturer
"Rheem Sales Company Inc., of Montgomery, Ala."
Manufactured In
U.S. and Mexico