CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-11-10 · 06028
Hazards
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
Recall
Number
06028
Date
2005-11-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Immersion Heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.
Distributor(s)
World Kitchen Inc., of Reston, Va.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.