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Ritchie Immersion Heaters — recall 09141

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2009-03-04

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
09141
Date of alert
2009-03-04
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Ritchie-Immersion-Heaters-Recalled-By-Springfi

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