CPSCRecalled Nov 10, 2005 · #06028
CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
Hazard
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Immersion Heaters
- Type
- Electric Water Heaters
- Manufacturer
- Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.