CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners
Why was CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners
- Company
- Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 67,000
- Sold at
- Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.
- Recall date
- January 24, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Research Products has received six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves all Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners. The air cleaners are almond colored and are located near the heating and cooling equipment. An identification label on the access door reads "Aprilaire Model 5000."