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ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters Recalled Due to Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Recall 22-734 · March 17, 2022 · ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable water immersion heaters and contact FXswede AB for a full refund. Consumers should unplug the water immersion heaters, cut the electrical cord and submit a photo of the water immersion heater and the cut cord, and the Amazon order number if available, to the firm at recall@fxswede.com as proof of destruction and to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled water immersion heater and the cut cord after submitting proof of destruction. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-734 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 17, 2022
Brand
ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters
Hazard
Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 5,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 17, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves ToolGuards portable water immersion heaters with a built-in thermostat. The recalled water immersion heaters have TOOLGUARDS, Model TG_IMH_01 and Batch Number PO100301 printed on a silver label on the black plastic base of the unit. The portable water immersion heater is used to heat water in foot baths, pools, water buckets, and similar locations.

Is my product affected?

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  • ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters · About 5,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Portable Water Immersion Heater
Recalled Portable Water Immersion Heater

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Amazon.com from December 2021 through February 2022 for about $45.; FXswede AB, of Sweden.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 19 reports of the recalled water immersion heaters overheating, melting or catching fire and two reports of consumers being shocked.

Consumer contact

Email at recall@fxswede.com or online at www.toolguards.comand click on "Portable Immersion Heater Recall" for more information or https://toolguards.com/portable-immersion-heater-recall

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters (About 5,000 units). This recall involves ToolGuards portable water immersion heaters with a built-in thermostat.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable water immersion heaters and contact FXswede AB for a full refund. Consumers should unplug the water immersion heaters, cut the electrical cord and submit a photo of the water immersion heater and the cut cord, and the Amazon order number if available, to the firm at recall@fxswede.com as proof of destruction and to receive the refund. Consumers should…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 17, 2022. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.