CPSC recall 04044
Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-01-10
On 2025-01-10 the CPSC announced a recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters by Sintex, citing 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.….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04044 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-12-02 |
| Published | 2025-01-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Sintex |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Showerhead Hot Water Heaters | 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
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Barnett-of-the-Caribbean-Announce-Recall-of-Showerhead-Hot-Water-Heaters-
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