CPSC2005-11-10
CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
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.
Sold at
Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.
Affected count
About 472,000
Injuries reported
World Kitchen Inc. has received two reports of short circuits. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Immersion Heaters
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-World-Kitchen-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Immersion-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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