Safety regulator, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners
Recall 05090 · Jan 24, 2005 · Research Products Corp.
67,000
units affected
67,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05090
- Date
- Jan 24, 2005
- Company
- Research Products Corp.
- Units affected
- 67,000
- Product
- Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners
- Product type
- Air Cleaners/Purifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves all Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners. The air cleaners are almond colored and are located near the heating and cooling equipment. An identification label on the access door reads "Aprilaire Model 5000."
What can happen
The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off the unit or unplug it. Consumers also should contact Research Products Corp. to receive a free repair kit containing the flame-retardant inner housing and filter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Research Products has received six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aprilaire electronic air cleaners?
Consumers should immediately turn off the unit or unplug it. Consumers also should contact Research Products Corp. to receive a free repair kit containing the flame-retardant inner housing and filter.
What is the hazard?
The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
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.