FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2005
Release # 05-090
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 742-2401
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Product: Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners
Units: About 67,000
Manufacturer: Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Research Products has received six reports of fires
involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.
Description: The recall involves all Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air
Cleaners. The air cleaners are almond colored, and located near the
heating and cooling equipment. An identification label on the access
door reads "Aprilaire Model 5000."
Sold by: Independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through
December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.
Manufactured in: United States
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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Research Products Corp.
toll-free at (888) 742-2401 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday. Consumers also
can visit the firm's Web site at www.aprilaire.com