CPSC, Thane International Announce Recall of Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-11-09 · 06025
Hazards
An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk of fire.
Recall
Number
06025
Date
2005-11-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China
Retailer(s)
Television infomercials and via direct sales on Thane's Web site from February 2004 through December 2004 for about $100.
Distributor(s)
Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The Perfect Air Ultra™ is an air filtration device to counter indoor air pollution. It measures approximately 12 inches high, 15 inches wide and 6 inches deep, and weighs about 3.2 pounds. The outer casing is made of white plastic and has a gray function plate that is inserted into the top of the unit. The purifier has four stacked tubular rows with a series of horizontal vents along the length of each row. "Perfect Air Ultra™" is not written on the unit, but is written on the instruction booklet included with the unit.