CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2541.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2541.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hardware Stores And Home Improvement Centers In Puerto Rico, From March 2001 Through August 2003, For About $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2541.
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
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Hardware Stores And Home Improvement Centers In Puerto Rico, From March 2001 Through August 2003, For About $20. Recall FAQ
Hardware Stores And Home Improvement Centers In Puerto Rico, From March 2001 Through August 2003, For About $20. is the subject of a bath & plumbing recall: CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters. The notice was published on December 2, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 17,400 units are potentially affected.