P3 International · Recalled
P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire
The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
- Units
- About 83,000
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60–$90
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide including mail-order and Internet retailers from January 2003 through July 2004 for between $60 and $90.
- Product type
- Air Cleaners/Purifiers
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Leaven Enterprise Co., of Taiwan, P3 International, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
P3 has received 10 reports of purifiers melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge.
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
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 OCT 05 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
