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CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJan 24, 2005
Recalled Electronic Air Cleaner
Recalled Electronic Air Cleaner

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

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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Research Products has received six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.

Product 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."

Sold on

Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.

Contact the company

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

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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