CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-12-02 · 04044
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04044
Date
2003-12-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Retailer(s)
Hardware stores and home improvement centers in Puerto Rico, from March 2001 through August 2003, for about $20.
Country of manufacture
Brazil
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."