CPSCGeneral Alert
P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire
Published: October 5, 2007Recall ID: 08012Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
IonizAir™ Table Top Air Purifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/P3-International-Recalls-IonizAir-Air-Purifiers-Due-to-Risk-of-Fire |
| Title | P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/18681774767e4e7590ba407e16af8174.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Table Top Air Purifiers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/71bf2a05970e44c896ef3f33321dcf2b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Label located on the bottom of unit with Model and Lot Numbers |
| Hazards › Name | The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | P3 has received 10 reports of purifiers melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | IonizAir™ Table Top Air Purifiers |
| Products › Type | Air Cleaners/Purifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 1809 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 83,000 |
| Recall I D | 4029 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge. |
| Importers › Name | P3 International, of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retailers nationwide including mail-order and Internet retailers from January 2003 through July 2004 for between $60 and $90. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 08012 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Leaven Enterprise Co., of Taiwan |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |