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This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published March 4, 2009.

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Recall #09-141 · Published March 4, 2009

Ritchie Immersion Heaters

CPSC published a recall notice for Ritchie Immersion Heaters from Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI) on March 4, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.

Why it was recalled

The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.

Recall published
March 4, 2009
Units
About 13,000
Sold at / sales period
Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.

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