Ritchie Immersion Heaters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Springfield Wire is recalling Ritchie Immersion Heaters in three models: 17863 (120v/250w), 17939 (240v/250w or 240v/325w), and 17940 (240v/325w). These devices are designed to be submerged in cattle troughs to prevent water from freezing. The outer cover of the heater can crack during use, which exposes the heating element to water and creates a shock hazard. You can identify a recalled heater by the model number and "SWI" printed on one side of the heating element and a "Ritchie Specialty Products" sticker on the other side.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the affected immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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