Product Identifiers

Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters as pictured.

The heater has either mirror polished stainless steel shell or a white shell with die cast grille.

The prohibited S2068 heaters have a serial number in the following ranges:

·     VH145173 – VH147003

·     VK154294 – VK160567

·     WF167045 – WF168874

Supplier Contact

Serene Heater Voluntary Recall Suppliers

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz

The Hazard!

In February 2024; WorkSafe NZ published a prohibition notice for the sale (including an offer to sell), and use (including installation) of the Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heater, pursuant to Regulation 87 of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.

Serene S2068 heaters manufactured in March 2021 have a manufacturing defect, there have been several fires and overheating events. 

There is a significant risk of people being seriously harmed and property being damaged by fire if the heaters are turned on.

WorkSafe Serene Heater S2068 Prohibition

What to do...

Check if your heater is a Serene model S2068 with a serial number in the range listed in the Product Identifiers section - you will find this information on the top side of the unit when mounted on the wall.

  • If you have this heater, stop using it right now.
  • Contact the retailer/supplier that you purchased it from to organise to return the heater for a remedy.
  • If the heater is plugged into a wall socket, switch off the power at the socket, unplug it, and return the heater to the retailer/supplier that you purchased it from.
  • If the heater is wired directly into your house rather than plugged into a wall socket, you should arrange for removal by an electrician, you can ask the supplier to organise this or cover the cost. If they do not agree - you may be able to require them to under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
  • If the retailer that sold you your heater hasn’t yet issued a voluntary recall, New Zealanders can ask for a replacement or a refund under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

Product Identifiers

Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters as pictured.

The heater has either mirror polished stainless steel shell or a white shell with die cast grille.

The prohibited S2068 heaters have a serial number in the following ranges:

·     VH145173 – VH147003

·     VK154294 – VK160567

·     WF167045 – WF168874

Supplier Contact

Serene Heater Voluntary Recall Suppliers

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz