Sharp Introduces New Plasmacluster Air Purification Line

July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers can now breathe easier with Sharp Electronics Corporation's new line of Plasmacluster air purifiers. Based on Sharp's innovative Plasmacluster Ion technology, the air purifiers clean the air as well as remove airborne irritants and allergens like pet dander, pollen and smoke, which have long been a problem for consumers concerned about home air quality, as well as allergy sufferers. The products are simple to use and care for, and the sleek design integrates easily into any room in the home or office.

"Sharp is committed to developing one-of-a-kind household products that meet our consumer's needs," said Bob Scaglione, vice president of marketing, Sharp Electronics Corporation. "Our new Plasmacluster air purifier line was designed to help homeowners and pet lovers reduce the presence of airborne allergens like pet dander and pollen as well as eliminate unpleasant odors and smoke, providing them with a cleaner and healthier indoor environment."

The air purifier line (models FP-N25CX, FP-N40CX and FP-N60CX) features Sharp's Plasmacluster Ion technology, which generates positive and negative ions that reach all areas of the room to efficiently and effectively clean the targeted air space. The models are equipped with a triple filtration system, which includes a true HEPA filter and an active carbon filter, that work to remove household odors. They also feature Library Quiet performance.

Sharp's new air purification systems boast the following features:

• Air status indicator measures the presence of odor and dust particles.
• Inverter controlled fan features powerful "High" mode with 141 cubic feet/minute airflow and quiet "Low" mode with 18 cubic feet/minute airflow for Library Quiet velocity (16dB).
• Remote control features:
  - Ion Control button to increase the ratio of negative cluster ions to optimize the indoor climate.
  - Clean button for removing pet dander, pollen and smoke.
  - Auto cluster ion button that switches between Clean and Ion Control automatically depending on the amount of impurities in the air.
• Special program mode helps reduce the presence of airborne allergens.
• Timer with settings for one, four and eight hour cycles.
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 16 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 5 7/8" for the FP-N25CX, 16-3/8" x 22-1/2" x 7-3/4" for the FP-N40CX, and 16-7/8" x 22-1/2" x 8" for the FP-N60CX.
• Recommended floor area (approximate): 132 sq. ft. (14-1/2' x 14-1/2') for the FP-N25CX, 253 sq. ft. (18' x 18') for the FP-N40CX, and 330 sq. ft. (22' x 22') for the FP-N60CX.
• Weight (approximate): 9 lbs. for the FP-N25CX, 14 lbs. for the FP-N40CX and 21 lbs. for the FP-N60CX.

Sharp's FP-N40CX and FP-N60CX will be available this month at manufacturer's suggested retail prices of $449.95 and $549.95 respectively. The FP-N25CX will be available at a later date.

For online product information, visit the Sharp Web site at www.sharpusa.com.

Source: Sharp Electronics Corporation