CPSC recall 04-151 · June 3, 2004
Electrolux Air Conditioning/Heating Units recall
- CPSC recall number
- 04-151
- Published
- June 3, 2004
- Units
- 5,800
- Type
- Through-the-wall units and PTACs
- Made in
- United States
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.
What owners should do
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Electrolux for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Read the official CPSC noticeContact: Call Frigidaire toll-free at (866) 335-1754 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Model numbers in this notice
- FAH12EM21
- 52FED31201AA
As the notice prints them. Some notices name a model's base number or prefix, and most also limit the recall by serial number or date: the description below says which.
Check a model number against every recallHow to identify a recalled unit
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.
Incidents reported
Electrolux has received two reports of incidents, though there have been no injuries.
Where and when it was sold
Independent dealers, builders, and remodelers, between June 2003 and September 2003, for about $500.
Firms named in the notice
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Photos from the notice
Recalled Room Air Conditioning and Heating Unit
Photos: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Restated from CPSC recall 04-151, published June 3, 2004 and last updated by CPSC February 18, 2025; read from the CPSC recall database October 6, 2026. compare.ac is not affiliated with CPSC or the recalling firm. This page is not a safety certification, and only the firm can confirm whether an individual unit is included.