CPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System
USCPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System
Recalling Firm: Liebert Corp., of Columbus, Ohio
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electric heating element inside the system, that is used primarily in the dehumidification process, can short circuit and produce sparks, posing a smoke and fire risk.
Product Description & Identification
The environmental control units are used as a cooling system in computer rooms. The recalled units are 277 volts and 1.5, 2 and 3 tons with electric reheat. The units are mounted in the ceiling and use ducts or special distribution grills to distribute the air.
Affected Products
Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Liebert-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Cooling-System |
| Title | CPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Mini-Mate2.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Drawing of recalled Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Unit |
| Hazards › Name | An electric heating element inside the system, that is used primarily in the dehumidification process, can short circuit and produce sparks, posing a smoke and fire risk. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units |
| Products › Type | Air Conditioners |
| Products › Category I D | 1811 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 1864 |
| Remedies › Name | For more information about the recall, contact Liebert Corp. for instructions on disconnecting the reheat assembly. Liebert Corp. will install and replace the heating element. Liebert Corp. sent recall notices to known purchasers. |
| Retailers › Name | Liebert Corp. sold these units nationwide, from January 1998 through August 2000, for between $3,000 and $8,000. |
| Recall Date | 2000-11-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The environmental control units are used as a cooling system in computer rooms. The recalled units are 277 volts and 1.5, 2 and 3 tons with electric reheat. The units are mounted in the ceiling and use ducts or special distribution grills to distribute the air. |
| Recall Number | 01503 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Liebert Corp., of Columbus, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | For more information about the recall, contact Liebert Corp. at (800) 543-2778 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-08T00:00:00 |
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