‘Fresh Air Buddy’ Sales Suspended For Fire Hazard

The personal air purifier unit called the Fresh Air Buddy, sold by EcoQuest International has suspended all sales of their personal air purifier unit. After a recent fire that was reported onboard a Continental Airlines flight, the company released a press release and

warning to its customers to stop using the device until further tests can be performed and the cause can be confirmed. EcoQuest suspects the fire was related to the lithium battery overheating in the product. At least one airline, Alaska Airlines, has announced it will not allow the units on its aircraft until further testing is completed.

Go here for the entire press release and warning to its customers.