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CPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System

Recalled November 8, 2000 · CPSC recall 01503 · Liebert

Drawing of recalled Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Unit
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.
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.
Units
About 1,500
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.

Description

The environmental control units are used as a cooling system in computer rooms. The recalled units are 277 volts and 1.5, 2 and 3 tons with electric reheat. The units are mounted in the ceiling and use ducts or special distribution grills to distribute the air.

What to do

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.

Contact

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.

Product
Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units
Manufacturer(s)
Liebert Corp., of Columbus, Ohio
Retailers
Liebert Corp. sold these units nationwide, from January 1998 through August 2000, for between $3,000 and $8,000.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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