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Recalled Room Air Conditioning and Heating Unit
The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
5,800
Call Frigidaire toll-free at (866) 335-1754 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
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 Units
Units: 5,800
Manufacturer/Importer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
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.
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 States
Remedy: 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.
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
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