CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
Recalled November 10, 2005 · CPSC recall 06028 · World Kitchen
Hazard
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
Units
About 472,000
Incidents / injuries
World Kitchen Inc. has received two reports of short circuits. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
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
Product
Immersion Heaters
Manufacturer(s)
Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
Distributed by
World Kitchen Inc., of Reston, Va.
Retailers
Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →