CPSC recall 06-028, announced November 10, 2005, covers Chun Tai Electric Heater Immersion Heaters (about 472,000 units). Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 853-6567, or go to www.worldkitchen.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
Incidents and injuries
World Kitchen Inc. has received two reports of short circuits. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chun Tai Electric Heater
- Manufacturer
- Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
- Product type
- Water heaters
- Recall number
- 06-028
- Units
- About 472,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass retailers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide from January 1999 through August 2005 for between $5 and $6.
- Distributor
- World Kitchen Inc., of Reston, Va.
Immersion Heaters
CPSC product type: Electric Water Heaters
Recall 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
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