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Product recall · CPSCOctober 5, 2007Serious
P3 International IonizAir™ Air Purifiers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 734-0449 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.getnewcartridge.com
The product
The recalled air purifier is a tabletop model that is about 6" x 3 1/2" x 11 1/4". The unit has a removable cartridge with a silver-colored handle. The recall involves model number P4620 with lot numbers beginning with either 03 or 04 or having no lot number. The lot number is located on the bottom of the air purifier. No other models or lot numbers are included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 83,000
- Recall date
- October 5, 2007
- Brand
- Leaven Enterprise Co., of Taiwan, P3 International, of New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- P3 has received 10 reports of purifiers melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
P4620
Various retailers nationwide including mail-order and Internet retailers from January 2003 through July 2004 for between $60 and $90.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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