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CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters

U.S. CPSCElectric shockNov 10, 2005
Recalled Immersion Heater
Recalled Immersion Heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

World Kitchen Inc. has received two reports of short circuits. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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