Safety regulator, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Recall 03140 · Jun 5, 2003 · Weather Works Inc.
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03140
- Date
- Jun 5, 2003
- Company
- Weather Works Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled weather works ventilaire electric heaters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
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.