CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters

Active Recall Announced November 10, 2005 CPSC #06028

Quick answer

CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters is CPSC recall #06028, announced on November 10, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact world kitchen for a refund.. Affected brands: Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, World Kitchen Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Immersion Heaters

Recalled brands

Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, World Kitchen Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.

Recall date

November 10, 2005

Categories

Electric Water Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06028?

CPSC recall #06028 covers CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 10, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06028?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06028 is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact world kitchen for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-World-Kitchen-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Immersion-Heaters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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