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Product recall · CPSCMarch 21, 2019Worth checking
Air King America Wall-Mounted Range Hoods
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wall mounting anchors provided with the range hoods do not adequately secure the hood to the wall, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and inspect range hoods per the instructions provided at www.airkinglimited.com/recall to determine if included in recall. Air King will provide customers with recalled units free replacement wall anchors and repairs by a qualified technician.
Who to contact: Air King America toll free at 877-304-3785 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.T. Monday through Friday, email at AKVALrecall@airkinglimited.com or online at www.airkinglimited.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves Air King Valencia wall-mounted range hoods in 30 and 36 inch widths. The Range hoods are approximately 18 inches high without the vertical exhaust duct cover. The affected range hoods are sold in the following finishes: stainless steel, white and black. The Air King name is located on the motor housing behind the removable grease filters. This recall only includes VAL and ESVAL series hoods. Model Product Name ESVAL30 Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30B Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30BL Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30S Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30SS Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30W Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL30WH Valencia Series 30" Range Hood ESVAL36 Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36BL Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36S Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36SS Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36W Valencia Series 36" Range Hood ESVAL36WH Valencia Series 36" Range Hood TVWS930SS Valencia Series VAL30B Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30BAB Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30BLK Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30S Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30SAB Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30SS Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30W Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30WAB Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL30WHT Valencia Series 30" Range Hood VAL36B Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36BAB Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36BLK Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36S Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36SAB Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36SS Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36W Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36WAB Valencia Series 36" Range Hood VAL36WHT Valencia Series 36" Range Hood
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,000 (In addition, about 3,240 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 21, 2019
- Brand
- Air King America, LLC, of West Chester, Pa..
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Air King America has received one report of a Valencia Range Hood coming loose from the wall soon after installation resulting in minor damage to the cook top. No injuries were reported.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Air King America Recalls Wall-Mounted Range Hoods Due to Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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