CPSC2003-12-02
CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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.
Sold at
Hardware stores and home improvement centers in Puerto Rico, from March 2001 through August 2003, for about $20.
Affected count
17,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Brazil
Products
Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Barnett-of-the-Caribbean-Announce-Recall-of-Showerhead-Hot-Water-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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