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Why 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
- Manufacturer
- Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
- 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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Publication and verification
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