Product Recall Number: 05-090
Why was Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners 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.
Product Recall Number: 05-090
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2005-01-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners
Description: The recall involves all Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners. The air cleaners are almond colored, and located near the heating and cooling equipment. An identification label on the access door reads "Aprilaire Model 5000."
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 67,000
Incidents: Research Products has received six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed