CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Why was CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters recalled?
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters
- Company
- Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.
- Quantity
- 2,400
- Sold at
- Retail chain stores in Florida, such as The Andersons, Chase-Pitkin Home and Garden, and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March 2003 for about $20.
- Recall date
- June 5, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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."