P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire
Recall 08012 · Oct 5, 2007 · P3 International
83,000
units affected
83,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08012
- Date
- Oct 5, 2007
- Company
- P3 International
- Units affected
- 83,000
- Product
- IonizAir™ Table Top Air Purifiers
- Product type
- Air Cleaners/Purifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- P3 has received 10 reports of purifiers melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide including mail-order and Internet retailers from January 2003 through July 2004 for between $60 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ionizair™ table top air purifiers?
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge.
What is the hazard?
The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.