Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire
Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire recalled?
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ritchie Immersion Heaters
- Company
- Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass., Ritchie Industries, of Conrad, Iowa
- Quantity
- About 13,000
- Sold at
- Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.
- Recall date
- March 4, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.