CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
USCPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Recalling Firm: Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The portable electric heater is beige, constructed of a plastic housing, and has the "Weather Works" logo printed on the front side of the fan. On the base of the unit is a sticker reading: "Model No. CH-601, AC 120V - 60Hz, 1500 Watts, Made in China, 4H39."
Affected Products
Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Weather-Works-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Heaters- |
| Title | CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/weather-works-heater.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 2,400 |
| Recall I D | 2404 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should return the unit to the firm for a full refund plus cost of postage. The heater should be mailed to: 2340 NW 102nd Place, Miami, FL 33172. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail chain stores in Florida, such as The Andersons, Chase-Pitkin Home and Garden, and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March 2003 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2003-06-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The portable electric heater is beige, constructed of a plastic housing, and has the "Weather Works" logo printed on the front side of the fan. On the base of the unit is a sticker reading: "Model No. CH-601, AC 120V - 60Hz, 1500 Watts, Made in China, 4H39." |
| Recall Number | 03140 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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