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CPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System

U.S. CPSCFireNov 8, 2000
Drawing of recalled Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Unit
Drawing of recalled Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Unit

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Liebert Corp. sold these units nationwide, from January 1998 through August 2000, for between $3,000 and $8,000.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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