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CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
Recalled June 3, 2004 · CPSC recall 04151 · Electrolux Home Products
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Units
5,800
Incidents / injuries
Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.
Description
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 to do
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Contact
Call Frigidaire toll-free at (866) 335-1754 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units
Manufacturer(s)
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailers
Independent dealers, builders, and remodelers, between June 2003 and September 2003, for about $500.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →