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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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