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.
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….
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 CPSC recall-An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk o….
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- November 9, 2005
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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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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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