Following WorkSafe prohibition notice on Serene S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters, MBIE has worked with suppliers to recall this product from the New Zealand market. Energy Safety has extended its clampdown on Serene wall mounted bathroom heaters, which don't meet New Zealand's safety standards. This now involves the following Serene models: S2068, S207T, and S2069.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bathroom heaters and contact Seabreeze International for a full refund. 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.
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Since May 2024, the S2068 Serene Bathroom Heaters have been recalled after they were found to have a defect by WorkSafe NZ. This defect resulted in a number of fires - at least two of which have occurred since the recall was first issued - and it is now illegal to use the heater, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said. Serene bathroom heaters - urgent safety recall The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board - April 29, 2025 MBIE still have an active recall notice for Serene S2068 bathroom heater and encourage everyone in the industry to look out for them.
Retailers are voluntarily recalling a wall-mounted bathroom heater after at least 15 fires or overheating events, the government says. 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. Action required: If you own a Serene-branded S2068 bathroom heater, you must immediately check its make and model.
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has urged all affected parties to remove these heaters from use. The recall, which affects heaters sold last year, is a vital step in preventing further incidents. Recall alert - Serene wall-mounted heaters (e.g.
model S2068) may pose a fire risk. Stop using affected units immediately and contact an electrician for removal. Check your home for Serene bathroom heaters now.
