Ritchie Industries · Recalled
Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 13,000
- Reports
- 44
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60–$70
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.
- Product type
- Electric Water Heaters
- Made in
- Mexico, United States
- Recalled by
- Ritchie Industries, of Conrad, Iowa, Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
Incident log
SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 04 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.