P3 International Leaven Enterprise IonizAir Table Top Air Purifiers

Description: P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.getnewcartridge.com Label located on the bottom of unit with Model and Lot Numbers [Learn More]