P3 International IonizAir™ Air Purifiers recall: Fire
P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire
Why was P3 International IonizAir™ Air Purifiers recalled?
The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 734-0449 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.getnewcartridge.com
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
- IonizAir™ Table Top Air Purifiers
- Company
- Leaven Enterprise Co., of Taiwan, P3 International, of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 83,000
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide including mail-order and Internet retailers from January 2003 through July 2004 for between $60 and $90.
- Recall date
- October 5, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- P3 has received 10 reports of purifiers melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled air purifier is a tabletop model that is about 6" x 3 1/2" x 11 1/4". The unit has a removable cartridge with a silver-colored handle. The recall involves model number P4620 with lot numbers beginning with either 03 or 04 or having no lot number. The lot number is located on the bottom of the air purifier. No other models or lot numbers are included in this recall.