CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
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The 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.
Incidents reported: Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Contact: Call Frigidaire toll-free at (866) 335-1754 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC