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Product recall · CPSCMarch 4, 2009Worth checking
Ritchie Immersion Heaters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Ritchie Industries at (800) 747-0222 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, visit the firms' Web sites at www.springfield-wire.com or www.ritchiefount.com, or contact the dealer from which the heater was purchased.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- March 4, 2009
- Brand
- Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
- Made or distributed by
- Ritchie Industries, of Conrad, Iowa
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.
17863
Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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