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Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMar 4, 2009
Recalled Immersion Heater
Recalled Immersion Heater

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Hazard

The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.

Incidents & injuries

SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Ritchie Industries at (800) 747-0222 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, visit the firms' Web sites at www.springfield-wire.com or www.ritchiefount.com, or contact the dealer from which the heater was purchased.

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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