Recall #01-503 · Published November 8, 2000

Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units

CPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System

CPSC published a recall notice for Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units from Liebert Corp. on November 8, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: An electric heating element inside the system, that is used primarily in the dehumidification process, can short circuit and produce sparks, posing a smoke and fire risk. The official remedy states: For more information about the recall, contact Liebert Corp. for instructions on disconnecting the reheat assembly. Liebert Corp. will install and replace the heating element. Liebert Corp. sent recall notices to known purchasers.

Drawing of recalled Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Unit
Drawing of recalled Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Unit
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Why it was recalled

An electric heating element inside the system, that is used primarily in the dehumidification process, can short circuit and produce sparks, posing a smoke and fire risk.

Incidents and injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

For more information about the recall, contact Liebert Corp. for instructions on disconnecting the reheat assembly. Liebert Corp. will install and replace the heating element. Liebert Corp. sent recall notices to known purchasers.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Liebert Corp., of Columbus, Ohio
Recall number
01-503
Units
About 1,500
Sold at / sales period
Liebert Corp. sold these units nationwide, from January 1998 through August 2000, for between $3,000 and $8,000.

Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units

CPSC product type: Air Conditioners

Recall contact information

For more information about the recall, contact Liebert Corp. at (800) 543-2778 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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