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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2003
Release # 03-140
Company Phone Number: (888) 269-9247
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters
Units:
2,400
Manufacturer: Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard: The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and
damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Weather Works has received one report of a heater
smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.
Description: The portable electric heater is beige, constructed of a
plastic housing, and has the "Weather Works" logo printed on the front
side of the fan. On the base of the unit is a sticker reading, "Model
No. CH-601, AC 120V - 60Hz, 1500 Watts, Made in China, 4H39."
Sold at: Retail chain stores in Florida, such as The Andersons, Chase-
Pitkin Home & Garden, and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March
2003 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should return the unit to the firm for a full refund
plus cost of postage. The heater should be mailed to: 2340 NW 102nd
Place, Miami, FL 33172.
Consumer Contact: Weather Works at (888) 269-9247 between 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
