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Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard

Date: March 4, 2009
Company: Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
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 recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.

Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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