Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods
CPSC Recall #19-086 — March 21, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-086 |
| Recall Date | March 21, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 5,000 (In addition, about 3,240 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | Air King America, LLC, of West Chester, Pa.. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Independent electrical supply distributors nationwide and online including HomeDepot.com |
| Lowes.com |
| Build.com and Amazon.com from 2009 through 2018 for about $550. |
Product
Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods
Description
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. ModelProduct NameESVAL30Valencia Series 30” Range HoodESVAL30BValencia Series 30” Range HoodESVAL30BLValencia Series 30” Range HoodESVAL30SValencia Series 30” Range HoodESVAL30SSValencia Series 30” Range HoodESVAL30WValencia Series 30” Range HoodESVAL30WHValencia Series 30” Range HoodESVAL36Valencia Series 36” Range HoodESVAL36BLValencia Series 36” Range HoodESVAL36SValencia Series 36” Range HoodESVAL36SSValencia Series 36” Range HoodESVAL36WValencia Series 36” Range HoodESVAL36WHValencia Series 36” Range HoodTVWS930SSValencia SeriesVAL30BValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30BABValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30BLKValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30SValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30SABValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30SSValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30WValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30WABValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL30WHTValencia Series 30” Range HoodVAL36BValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36BABValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36BLKValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36SValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36SABValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36SSValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36WValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36WABValencia Series 36” Range HoodVAL36WHTValencia Series 36” Range Hood
Hazard
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.
Incidents & Injuries
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.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.