Ritchie Immersion Heaters
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 4, 2009 Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass. Home & Garden
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 13,000)
- 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:
- Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
- Reason for Recall:
- The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 13,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 09141