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

CPSC · 04044 · published 2003-12-02

CPSC campaign 04044

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

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

Showerhead Hot Water Heaters

Brands in this recall