Recall #01-116 · Published March 28, 2001
240-volt air conditioners
CPSC published a recall notice for 240-volt air conditioners from 240-volt on March 28, 2001. CPSC identifies this hazard: These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.
Why it was recalled
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.
- Brand
- 240-volt
- Recall published
- March 28, 2001
- Units
- About 17,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, appliance, home and hardware stores, and independent contractors sold these air conditioners nationwide, from November 1998 through November 2000, for about $300.