CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners
Published: January 24, 2005Recall ID: 05090Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Research-Products-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electronic-Air-Cleaners- |
| Title | CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d968baf31a5b4d3c84e4a7c6a2282345.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Electronic Air Cleaner |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Research Products has received six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners |
| Products › Type | Air Cleaners/Purifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 1809 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 67,000 |
| Recall I D | 2856 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800. |
| Recall Date | 2005-01-24T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 05090 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |