CPSC recall · Reported December 22, 2021
Royal Sovereign Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported
A faulty drain motor in the air conditioners can ignite the plastic enclosure of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and risk of serious injury or death.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the following models of portable air conditioners: Model Numbers PAC….
Royal Sovereign Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 22, 2021. Reason: A faulty drain motor in the air conditioners can ignite the plastic enclosure of the unit, posing fire and bu…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners, unplug th…. Verify recall #22037 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A faulty drain motor in the air conditioners can ignite the plastic enclosure of the unit, posing fire and bu….
- None
- agency class
- December 22, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22037 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the following models of portable air conditioners: Model Numbers PAC-3012 PAC-3012 RB ARP-3012 ARP-3012 KIT ARP-3012S ARP-3014 ARP-3014 SC The model number is printed on the name plate sticker on the back of the portable air conditioners.
Reason for recall
A faulty drain motor in the air conditioners can ignite the plastic enclosure of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners, unplug the unit, follow the instructions online at www.Recall-PAC3012.com for properly severing the electrical cord rendering the unit unusable, and contact Royal Sovereign for a pro-rated refund based on the age of the portable air conditioner. Failure to unplug the unit could result in shock, electrocution, or death.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22037 |
| Date reported | December 22, 2021 |
| Date initiated | December 22, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 33,570 |
| 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 stop using the recalled portable air conditioners, unplug the unit, follow the instructions online a…
- Check the recall number (22037) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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