CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk of fire.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 9, 2005

CPSC, Thane International Announce Recall of Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the air purifiers immediately and contact Thane for instructions on how to return them and receive a coupon for credit toward other Thane products.

Contact Information

Call Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
Television infomercials and via direct sales on Thane's Web site from February 2004 through December 2004 for about $100.
Injuries
Thane has received six reports of incidents involving these air purifiers catching on fire or melting. Thane has also received six units which were returned by customers and show some evidence of melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China
Recall Number
06025

Product Information

Product Name
Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers
Product Type
Air Cleaners/Purifiers
Number of Units
About 35,000
Manufacturer Name
Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China
Distributed By
Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 849-5069
Full Contact Information

Call Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm ET Monday through Friday.