CPSC2009-03-04
Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard
Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
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.
Sold at
Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.
Affected count
About 13,000
Injuries reported
SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Products
Ritchie Immersion Heaters
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Ritchie-Immersion-Heaters-Recalled-By-Springfield-Wire-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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