Safety regulator, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
Recall 04151 · Jun 3, 2004 · Electrolux Home Products Inc.
5,800
units affected
5,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04151
- Date
- Jun 3, 2004
- Company
- Electrolux Home Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,800
- Product
- Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled air conditioning/heating units are installed "thru-the-wall" and include the Frigidaire FAH12EM21 model and Carrier models 52FED31201AA.. The model numbers can be found on a serial plate on the side of the unit. The beige AC/heating units are about 14" high, 24" wide, and 20" in depth.
What can happen
The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.
- Sold at
- Independent dealers, builders, and remodelers, between June 2003 and September 2003, for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled room air conditioning and heating units?
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
What is the hazard?
The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.