CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-06-05 · 03140
Hazards
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
03140
Date
2003-06-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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."