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Recalled Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heater
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
2,400
Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,400 Electric Heaters. The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
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 (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Media Contact: Antonio Johnson, (305) 591-2250
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.
Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.
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