Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods
CPSC Recall #19-086 — March 21, 2019
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
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.
Units Affected
About 5,000 (In addition, about 3,240 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Independent electrical supply distributors nationwide and online including HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Build.com and Amazon.com from 2009 through 2018 for about $550.
Manufacturer
Air King America, LLC, of West Chester, Pa..
Manufactured In
United States