CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-140

Date: June 04, 2003

Product Name: Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,400 Electric Heaters. The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.Name of product: Weather Works Ventilaire Electric HeatersUnits: 2,400Manufacturer: Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.Hazard: The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.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 at: Retail chain stores in Florida, such as The Andersons, Chase-Pitkin Home & Garden, and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March 2003 for about $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Antonio Johnson, (305) 591-2250

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 2,400

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

Retail chain stores in Florida, such as The Andersons, Chase-Pitkin Home & Garden, and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March 2003 for about $20.

Manufactured In:

China