Research Products Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners
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.
- Units
- About 67,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $800
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.
- Product type
- Air Cleaners/Purifiers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.
Incident log
Research Products has received six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 24 2005; last revised SEP 10 2024.