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Air Purifiers |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2007
Release #08-012
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 734-0449
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air
Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: IonizAir™ Table Top Air
Purifiers
Units: About 83,000
Importer: P3 International, of New York,
N.Y.
Manufacturer: Leaven Enterprise Co., of
Taiwan
Hazard: The air purifier’s cartridge can
overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents/Injuries: P3 has received 10
reports of purifiers melting or catching
fire. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide
including mail-order and Internet retailers
from January 2003 through July 2004 for
between $60 and $90.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using and
unplug the recalled air purifier
immediately, and contact the firm for a free
replacement cartridge.
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.
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