The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·03140·Announced 2003-06-05

Weather Works Recalls Ventilaire Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Weather Works is recalling 2,400 Ventilaire electric heaters because internal components can overheat, posing a fire and electrocution risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported incident of a heater smoking and starting a fire, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating due to significant property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Weather Works Inc. is recalling approximately 2,400 Ventilaire electric heaters. The portable heaters are beige with a plastic housing and feature the "Weather Works" logo on the front fan. A sticker on the base identifies the unit as Model No. CH-601, AC 120V - 60Hz, 1500 Watts, Made in China, 4H39.

The recall is being issued because the heaters can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, which poses a fire and electrocution hazard. Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.

The heaters were sold at retail chain stores in Florida, including The Andersons, Chase-Pitkin Home and Garden, and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March 2003 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and return them to Weather Works for a full refund plus the cost of postage. Units should be mailed to 2340 NW 102nd Place, Miami, FL 33172. For more information, consumers can contact Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters
Manufacturer
Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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