Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-04 · 09141
Hazards
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09141
Date
2009-03-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ritchie Immersion Heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.
Distributor(s)
Ritchie Industries, of Conrad, Iowa
Country of manufacture
United States; Mexico
Description
This recall involves the Ritchie Immersion Heaters with model numbers 17863 (120v/250w), 17939 (240v/250w or 240v/325w), and 17940 (240v/325w). The immersion heater is designed to be submerged in a cattle trough to keep the water from freezing. The model number along with "SWI" is printed on one side of the heating element and a sticker reading "Ritchie Specialty Products" is found on the other side.