CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Thane International Announce Recall of Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.
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.
An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire which poses the risk of fire.
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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.
Television infomercials and via direct sales on Thane's Web site from February 2004 through December 2004 for about $100.
Retailer:
Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
