In April 2024, WorkSafe NZ found that all Serene S2069 wall mounted bathroom heaters imported, purchased, or installed since June 2018 are non-compliant with safety standards and the approval for this heater has been withdrawn. Serene S2069 heaters are non-compliant with safety standards and Energy safety is investigating a reported fire event associated with a Serene S2069 heater. . Identification: Serene Classic S2068 Bathroom Heaters that were sold at Bunnings Warehouse from February 2020 Defect: Manufacturing defect Hazard: Product may overheat and/or cause fires What should I do? Immediately stop using the product & contact Bunnings, with your proof of purchase, by telephone or email to arrange a refund or replacement.
Shop our wide range of heaters at warehouse prices from quality brands. Order online for delivery or Click & Collect at your nearest Bunnings. Product Identifiers Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters as pictured.
Wall mounted fan heater with step-down thermostat with pull-cord on-off switch, for fixed -wired installation in bathrooms and similar locations The heater was available in mirror polished stainless steel shell or a white shell with die cast grille. Approximate dimensions: 300mm wide, 210mm high and 110mm deep. Find {productName} at Bunnings.
Visit your local store for the widest range of products. ⚠️Fire risk - Serene bathroom heaters⚠️ Fire and Emergency New Zealand have attended two separate house fires in Christchurch over the last 24 hours involving Serene bathroom heaters. This comes.
More information about the safety notice/recall: Serene S2068 Model Testing has found these heaters are non-compliant with safety standards. A series of fires and overheating incidents are associated with these heaters. More recently, events have occurred outside the previously prohibited serial number range.
A further warning has been issued over recalled heaters that are still installed in New Zealand homes which pose a fire risk. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has urged people to check on any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year's Serene heater recalls. Retailers are voluntarily recalling Serene S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters after a manufacturing defect caused "at least 15 fires and overheating events".
WorkSafe issued a prohibition of sale and use notice on the Serene S2068 heaters in February 2024.