CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
CPSC recall 06028 · announced November 10, 2005 · Chun Tai Electric Heater · 472,000 units affected
The product
The immersion heaters are portable chrome-plated steel heaters with a white plastic handle and mug hook used for warming tea, coffee, soup, or other liquids. "IMMERSION HEATER," and "MADE IN TAIWAN" are embossed on the white plastic handle of these heaters. Some products were sold under the EKCO brand and others were sold with no brand.
The hazard
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): World Kitchen Inc. has received two reports of short circuits. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.
Consumer contact: Contact World Kitchen at (800) 853-6567 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldkitchen.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.