The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is extending voluntary recalls on dangerous bathroom heaters.
It comes after MBIE last month published a voluntary recall of Serene S2068 heaters with specific serial numbers.
However, after further investigations by WorkSafe’s Energy Safety team, all Serene S2068 heaters that were imported, sold or installed after June 16, 2018, regardless of serial number, are no longer able to be used, sold or installed in New Zealand.
“The S2068 heaters have undergone further investigations by Energy Safety and there is now sufficient evidence that there are potential dangers to people who have them in their homes,” MBIE business specialist Ian Caplin said.
“Initially, some of the Serene S2068 heaters with specific serial numbers had been found unsafe. However, further investigations has found that all of the heaters in the series have safety concerns.”