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Holiday Luggage Inc. recalls Austin House immersion travel water heater
- Starting date:
- June 1, 2015
- Posting date:
- June 1, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Electrical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-53561
Affected products
Austin House immersion travel water heater
Product description
This recall involves the Austin House immersion travel water heater model CH101. The recalled immersion water heaters are used to heat liquids during travel. The product consists of a heating element and a three-foot white or black power cord with a non-grounded polarized plug.
| Style Number | UPC | Certification Authorization Number |
|---|---|---|
| AH19WH01 | 063627011378 | UL E89413 |
| 12007HG15 | 067012925240 | UL E89413 |
Hazard identified
A voltage surge can occur when the immersion water heater is immersed in liquid, which poses an electric shock hazard.
In Canada, an incident of electric shock was reported to Health Canada in relation to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 1,531 immersion water heaters of style AH19WH01 were sold at various retailers in Canada. The number of units of style 12007HG15 that were sold is unknown.
Time period sold
The immersion water heaters of style AH19WH01 were sold in Canada from February 2014 to April 2015 and the units of style 12007HG15 were sold from 2004 to 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Chun Tai Electric Co Ltd.
Taipei
CHINA
- Distributor
-
Holiday Luggage Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water immersion heaters and return the product to Holiday Luggage Inc. for a full refund and compensation for postage.
For additional information, consumers may contact Holiday Luggage Inc. toll-free at 1-866-325-0660 ext.337, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday, or by email.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.