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CPSCRecalled Nov 9, 2005 · #06025

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers
Type
Air Cleaners/Purifiers
Manufacturer
Well Brain International Ltd., of Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong, China
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Television infomercials and via direct sales on Thane's Web site from February 2004 through December 2004 for about $100.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice