CPSC recall · Reported December 2, 2003
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. …
Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico recalled Showerhead heaters involved in the recall include model numbers 194310 and 192033. The mo….
CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters was recalled by Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico in December 2, 2003. Reason: The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to a househol…. Remedy: Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased or Barnett of the C…. Verify recall #04044 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico issued this CPSC recall-The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to a househol….
- None
- agency class
- 17K units
- affected scope
- December 2, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04044 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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."
Reason for recall
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, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04044 |
| Date reported | December 2, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Affected scope | 17,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased or Barnett of the Caribbean for more information on returni…
- Check the recall number (04044) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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