Rheem Australia Pty Ltd—Rheemglas 5 Star / Rheemplus 5 Star / Everhot 5 Star
What are the defects?
Gas that has accumulated in the combustion chamber may ignite if the lighting instructions are not followed correctly.
What are the hazards?
If the accumulated gas is introduced to an ignition source there is a risk of an explosive burst of gas.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact Rheem's call centre on 132552 or 131031 and Rheem will provide enhanced lighting instructions and labels and direct people to website for lighting instructions.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Tradelink
Reece
Electsales
Harvey Norman
Plumbers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
- 1 December 2009 - 17 July 2015
- 1 November 1998 - 4 November 2015
Responsible regulator
Office of Gas Safety (VIC) is the responsible regulator for this recall.
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