The Portable Camping Showers with bucket and immersion heater was recalled in 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the recalled camping showers’ immersion heaters can quickly ignite when they are partially or completely out of water, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was recalled
- Portable Camping Showers with bucket and immersion heater — Units: About 400
This recall involves Portable Camping Showers with a bucket and immersion heater. The shower system consists of a black rechargeable electric shower pump, a black shower head with gold trim, a black hose, a black 5-gallon collapsible bucket, a 1500-watt metal immersion water heater, and mounting and storage accessories. The ZAREI logo appears on the side of the 5-gallon collapsible bucket. “ZAREI” is printed in white under the display of the shower pump. The immersion heater has distinctive heart-shaped openings in its metal housing and a black plastic endcap.
The hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- The recalled camping showers’ immersion heaters can quickly ignite when they are partially or completely out of water, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
What to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the Portable Camping Showers immediately and contact Golden Resale toll-free at 855-927-2440 for a full refund. The refund process will be initiated through Amazon or Walmart’s return systems. If consumers decide to continue with the full refund process, they will be sent a free pre-paid package to return the recalled camping showers to Golden Resale. Once the return is processed, the customers will receive the refund in the same form of payment as they used for their original purchase.
Consumer contact: Golden Resale toll-free at 855-927-3440 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT or email at golden.resale0624@gmail.com.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
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How do I know if my Portable Camping Showers with bucket and immersion heater is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
What if I already got rid of the receipt?
Many recall remedies still work with a photo of the product, the model/serial number, or a card statement. Here's how to prove a purchase without the original receipt.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CoverKeep is not affiliated with the CPSC or any manufacturer. Always confirm details on the official recall notice.