For Immediate Release
June 5, 2003
Release # 03-140
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed
below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed. To access color photos of recalled products, go
to the Commission's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Name of product: Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters

Units: 2,400

Manufacturer: Weather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.

Hazard: The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and
damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Weather Works has received one report of a heater
smoking and starting a fire, though no injuries were reported.

Description: 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."

Sold at: Retail chain stores in Florida, such as The Andersons, Chase-
Pitkin Home & Garden, and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March
2003 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: 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

Consumer Contact: Weather Works at (888) 269-9247 between 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Media Contact: Antonio Johnson, (305) 591-2250

To see a picture of the recalled item or to link to this press release, use
the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03140.html