CPSC2022-03-17
ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters Recalled Due to Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
FXswede AB, of Sweden
Hazard
The water immersion heater can overheat, melt or catch fire, posing shock, electrocution and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable water immersion heaters and contact FXswede AB for a full refund. Consumers should unplug the water immersion heaters, cut the electrical cord and submit a photo of the water immersion heater and the cut cord, and the Amazon order number if available, to the firm at recall@fxswede.com as proof of destruction and to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled water immersion heater and the cut cord after submitting proof of destruction. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Amazon.com from December 2021 through February 2022 for about $45.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 19 reports of the recalled water immersion heaters overheating, melting or catching fire and two reports of consumers being shocked.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters
Consumer contact
Email at recall@fxswede.com or online at www.toolguards.comand click on "Portable Immersion Heater Recall" for more information or https://toolguards.com/portable-immersion-heater-recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/ToolGuards-Portable-Water-Immersion-Heaters-Recalled-Due-to-Shock-Electrocution-and-Fire-Hazards-Imported-by-FXswede-AB-Sold-Exclusively-at-Amazoncom-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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