Recalls / 2005-11-10
CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
06028 · Recalled 2005-11-10 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
Reported injuries
World Kitchen Inc. has received two reports of short circuits. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Immersion Heaters | About 472,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Chun Tai Electric Heater Company
- Distributor
- World Kitchen Inc., of Reston, Va.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Mass retailers, hardware, grocery from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5, $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: CPSC recall 06028. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.