CPSC2019-03-21
Air King America Recalls Wall-Mounted Range Hoods Due to Injury Hazard
Air King America, LLC, of West Chester, Pa..
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Independent electrical supply distributors nationwide and online including HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Build.com and Amazon.com from 2009 through 2018 for about $550.
Affected count
About 5,000 (In addition, about 3,240 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Air-King-America-Recalls-Wall-Mounted-Range-Hoods-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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