CPSC recall 19-086, announced March 21, 2019, covers Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods (about 5,000 units). The wall mounting anchors provided with the range hoods do not adequately secure the hood to the wall, posing an injury hazard to the consumer. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using and inspect range hoods per the instructions provided at www.airkinglimited.com/recall to determine if included in recall. Recall contact: call 877-304-3785, go to www.airkinglimited.com, or email AKVALrecall@airkinglimited.com.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: ESVAL30, ESVAL30B, ESVAL30BL, ESVAL30S, ESVAL30SS, ESVAL30W, ESVAL30WH, ESVAL36, ESVAL36BL, ESVAL36S, ESVAL36SS, ESVAL36W, ESVAL36WH, TVWS930SS, VAL30B, VAL30BAB, VAL30BLK, VAL30S, VAL30SAB, VAL30SS, VAL30W, VAL30WAB, VAL30WHT, VAL36B, VAL36BAB, VAL36BLK, VAL36S, VAL36SAB, VAL36SS, VAL36W and 2 more.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves Air King Valencia wall-mounted range hoods in 30 and 36 inch widths. The Range hoods are approximately 18 inches high without the vertical exhaust duct cover. The affected range hoods are sold in the following finishes: stainless steel, white and black. The Air King name is located on the motor housing behind the removable grease filters. This recall only includes VAL and ESVAL series hoods. Model Product Name ESVAL30 Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30B Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30BL Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30S Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30SS Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30W Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30WH Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL36 Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36BL Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36S Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36SS Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36W Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36WH Valencia Series 36" Range Hood TVWS930SS Valencia Series VAL30B Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30BAB Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30BLK Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30S Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30SAB Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30SS Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30W Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30WAB Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30WHT Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL36B Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36BAB Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36BLK Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36S Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36SAB Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36SS Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36W Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36WAB Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36WHT Valencia Series 36" Range Hood
Why it was recalled
The wall mounting anchors provided with the range hoods do not adequately secure the hood to the wall, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
Air King America has received one report of a Valencia Range Hood coming loose from the wall soon after installation resulting in minor damage to the cook top. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and inspect range hoods per the instructions provided at www.airkinglimited.com/recall to determine if included in recall. Air King will provide customers with recalled units free replacement wall anchors and repairs by a qualified technician.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted
- Manufacturer
- Air King America, LLC, of West Chester, Pa..
- Recall number
- 19-086
- Units
- About 5,000 (In addition, about 3,240 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent electrical supply distributors nationwide and online including HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Build.com and Amazon.com from 2009 through 2018 for about $550.
Recall contact information
Air King America toll free at 877-304-3785 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.T. Monday through Friday, email at AKVALrecall@airkinglimited.com or online at www.airkinglimited.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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