CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
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."
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.
Manufacturer
Florida Hardware
Recall Number
03140
Product Information
Product Name
Weather Works Ventilaire portable electric heaters
Product Type
Electric Heaters
Manufacturer Name
Florida Hardware
Manufactured In
China