Immersion Heaters
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: November 10, 2005 Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan Furniture
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 472,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
- Reason for Recall:
- Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 472,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 06028