CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
Published: June 3, 2004Recall ID: 04151Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Electrolux-Home-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Air-ConditioningHeating-Units- |
| Title | CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electrolux-ac-heat.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Room Air Conditioning and Heating Unit |
| Hazards › Name | The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries. |
| Products › Name | Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units |
| Products › Type | Air Conditioners |
| Products › Category I D | 1811 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 5,800 |
| Recall I D | 2628 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent dealers, builders, and remodelers, between June 2003 and September 2003, for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2004-06-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04151 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | Call Frigidaire toll-free at (866) 335-1754 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |