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CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters

Date: November 10, 2005
Company: Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan

Chun Tai Electric Heater Company, of Taiwan has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report