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CPSC recall · Reported November 9, 2005

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

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

Recall #
06025
Affected scope
About 35,000
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Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China recalled The Perfect Air Ultra™ is an air filtration device to counter indoor air pollution. It me… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Thane International Announce Recall of Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers was recalled by Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China in November 9, 2005. Reason: An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk o…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the air purifiers immediately and contact Thane for instructi…. Verify recall #06025 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk o….

Moderate
severity level
November 9, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06025) was formally reported on November 9, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 35,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk of fire. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 35,000

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

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, what to 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06025
Date reported November 9, 2005
Date initiated November 9, 2005
Recalling firm Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China
Affected scope About 35,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the air purifiers immediately and contact Thane for instructions on how to return them and receive a …

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06025) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 9, 2005. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.