Air King Valencia Wall-Mounted Range Hoods

Date published: March 21, 2019

Product 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. 

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

Serial Numbers: 19-086

What are the defects?

: 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.

What are the hazards?

: 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.

What should consumers 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. 

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.

Supplier

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

Jurisdiction of recall

: United States