Barnett of the Caribbean · Recalled
CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
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.
- Units
- 17,400
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Hardware stores and home improvement centers in Puerto Rico, from March 2001 through August 2003, for about $20.
- Product type
- Shower Items
- Made in
- Brazil
- Recalled by
- Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 02 2003; last revised JAN 10 2025.
