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

Reported: November 9, 2005 Initiated: November 9, 2005 #06025

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China. Units affected: About 35,000.
Why was this product recalled?
An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk of fire.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 9, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06025.