CPSC2005-01-24
CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners
Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard
The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off the unit or unplug it. Consumers also should contact Research Products Corp. to receive a free repair kit containing the flame-retardant inner housing and filter.
Sold at
Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.
Affected count
About 67,000
Injuries reported
Research Products has received six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners
Consumer contact
For more information, call Research Products Corp. toll-free at (888) 742-2401 between between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.aprilaire.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Research-Products-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electronic-Air-Cleaners-Don't want to check this manually?
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