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CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockJun 5, 2003
Recalled Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heater
Recalled Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.

Product 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 on

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.

Contact the company

Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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