"Was Ritchie Immersion Heaters recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #09141 was issued on 2009-03-04. %!s(\u003cnil\u003e)"

Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard

Recall Date

2009-03-04

Products Involved

Ritchie Immersion Heaters

Full Recall Description

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.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

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Last verified: 2026-03-28