CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
Source: CPSC Recall #04151
Recall Date
2004-06-03
Manufacturer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Units Affected
5,800
Products Involved
Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Reported Injuries
Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.
Sold At
Independent dealers, builders, and remodelers, between June 2003 and September 2003, for about $500.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28