Weather Works · Recalled
CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
- Units
- 2,400
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Incident log
Weather Works has received one report of a heater smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
Weather Works at (866) 369-4170 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 05 2003; last revised JUN 09 2025.