CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters

Recalled December 2, 2003 · CPSC recall 04044 · Barnett

Hazard

The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to a household's electrical supply source when central hot water is not available. Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommend tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure, which poses an electrocution and fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased or Barnett of the Caribbean for more information on returning the product for a refund.

Units

17,400

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

Showerhead heaters involved in the recall include model numbers 194310 and 192033. The model numbers are printed on the front of the unit. The heaters are packaged in a clear plastic bag with card, or in a printed box that reads, in part, "Sintex Super Ducha," "Sintex Electronic," and "Made in Brazil."

What to do

Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased or Barnett of the Caribbean for more information on returning the product for a refund.

Contact

Call Barnett of the Caribbean toll-free at (800) 368- 0809 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.e-barnett.com

Product

Showerhead Hot Water Heaters

Manufacturer(s)

Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Retailers

Hardware stores and home improvement centers in Puerto Rico, from March 2001 through August 2003, for about $20.

Made in

Brazil

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →