CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 5,800 Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units. The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Room Air Conditioning and Heating UnitsUnits: 5,800Manufacturer/Importer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.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.Sold by: Independent dealer, builders, and remodelers between June 2003 and September 2003 for about $500.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.Consumer Contact: Call Frigidaire toll-free at (866) 335-1754 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

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Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.

Independent dealer, builders, and remodelers between June 2003 and September 2003 for about $500.

United States