CPSC recall · Reported November 10, 2005
CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan recalled The immersion heaters are portable chrome-plated steel heaters with a white plastic handl….
CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters was recalled by Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan in November 10, 2005. Reason: Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refun…. Verify recall #06028 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard..
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- November 10, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06028 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06028 |
| Date reported | November 10, 2005 |
| Date initiated | November 10, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 472,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact World Kitchen for a refund.
- Check the recall number (06028) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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