# CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-11-10 · 06028 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06028
- **Date:** 2005-11-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Immersion Heaters

## Hazards

Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-World-Kitchen-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Immersion-Heaters)
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