Suburban Recreational Vehicle Water Heaters Model SW6PA, SW6DEA, SW6DA, SW4DEA, SW4DA, SW4DECA and SW6DECA - Updated remedy
Published 15 November 2019
Product
Suburban Recreational Vehicle Water Heaters fitted to caravans, motorhomes and horse float campers. Models: SW6PA SW6DEA SW6DA SW4DEA SW4DA SW4DECA SW6DECA Serial numbers between: 181315552 and 193002648 (some serial numbers may end with a 'D'), and 8183311827 and 8190201139. How to identify affected water heaters: Open the exterior access door to the water heater and check the model and serial number located on the right-hand side. Manufactured between 4 April 2018 and 1 August 2019. Sold between 1 May 2018 and 25 September 2019. See the list of affected serial numbers in the 'Identifying features' section below. There are 18,139 affected units.
Why it was recalled
A component of the water heater may be improperly manufactured and allow carbon monoxide into your caravan, motorhome or horse float camper.
Hazard
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas and can cause serious illness, injury or death. Carbon monoxide has no smell or taste, is highly flammable and can only be detected with a carbon monoxide alarm. Loss of consciousness can occur within minutes and death can occur within hours. Further information on the hazards of carbon monoxide can be viewed here .
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.