Air King America recalls wall-mounted range hoods

The wall mounting anchors provided with the range hoods do not adequately secure the hood to the wall

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Clik here to view.Air King America of West Chester, Pa, is recalling about 8,200 Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The wall mounting anchors provided with the range hoods do not adequately secure the hood to the wall, posing an injury hazard.

The firm 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.

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 recalled range hoods are sold in stainless steel, white and black finishes. The Air King name is located on the motor housing behind the removable grease filters.

This recall only includes VAL and ESVAL series hoods.

What to do

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.

Consumers may contact Air King America toll free at (877) 304-3785 from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at AKVALrecall@airkinglimited.com or online at www.airkinglimited.com and click on Product Recall at the top of the page for more information.