CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.
Injuries
World Kitchen Inc. has received two reports of short circuits. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
Recall Number
06028
Product Information
Product Name
Immersion Heaters
Product Type
Electric Water Heaters
Number of Units
About 472,000
Manufacturer Name
Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
Distributed By
World Kitchen Inc., of Reston, Va.
Manufactured In
Taiwan