CPSC

Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater
Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater
Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater
Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater
Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater
Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater
Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater
Recalled Showerhead Hot Water Heater

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.

What You Should Do

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.

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

Products

Showerhead Hot Water Heaters

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Hardware stores and home improvement centers in Puerto Rico, from March 2001 through August 2003, for about $20.