CPSC recall 04-151, announced June 3, 2004, covers Electrolux Home Products Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units (5,800 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed. Recall contact: call (866) 335-1754.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 52FED31201AA.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 04-151
- Units
- 5,800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent dealers, builders, and remodelers, between June 2003 and September 2003, for about $500.
Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
Call Frigidaire toll-free at (866) 335-1754 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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