Royal Sovereign Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-12-22 · 22037
Hazards
A faulty drain motor in the air conditioners can ignite the plastic enclosure of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and risk of serious injury or death.
Recall
Number
22037
Date
2021-12-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Royal Sovereign/Royal Centurian portable air conditioners
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
The recalled portable air conditioners were sold online at Amazon.com and in Sears, COSTCO, Home Depot, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Best Buy stores nationwide from March 2008 through August 2014 for about $290.
Importer(s)
Royal Sovereign International Inc., of Rockleigh, New Jersey
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the following models of portable air conditioners: Model Numbers PAC-3012 PAC-3012 RB ARP-3012 ARP-3012 KIT ARP-3012S ARP-3014 ARP-3014 SC The model number is printed on the name plate sticker on the back of the portable air conditioners.