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Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled

March 4, 2009
Springfield Wire Inc. is recalling about 13,000 Ritchie immersion heaters. The outer cover can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.

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 heaters were sold by Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2008 for about $60 to $70. They were made in the United States and Mexico.

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 site at www.springfield-wire.com or contact the dealer from which the heater was purchased.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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