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 …

Recall #: 05090
Affected scope: About 67,000

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Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis. recalled The recall involves all Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners. The air cleaners ar….

CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners was recalled by Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis. in January 24, 2005. Reason: The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the unit or unplug it. Consumers also should contac…. Verify recall #05090 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in th….

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agency class: January 24, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05090 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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."

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05090
Date reported	January 24, 2005
Date initiated	January 24, 2005
Recalling firm	Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.
Affected scope	About 67,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately turn off the unit or unplug it. Consumers also should contact Research Products Corp. to receive a f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 24, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05090.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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