Air King America Recalls Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods

 
Air King America Recalls Wall-Mounted Range Hoods Due to Injury Hazard

Name of product:

Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods

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.

Remedy:

Repair

Recall date:

March 21, 2019

Units:

About 5,000 (In addition, about 3,240 were sold in Canada)

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:

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.
 

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

 

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. 

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.

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(s):

Air King America, LLC, of West Chester, Pa..

Manufactured In:

United States

Recall number:

19-086