CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-03-25). Hazards: fire. About 13,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04104 |
| Published | 2004-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-03 |
| Product category | Air Conditioners |
| Products | Window air conditioners with electric heat |
| Firm named in the title | Fedders Corporation |
| Firms | Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 13,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Major home centers and department stores, including The Home Depot and Wal-Mart, sold the units, from January 2003 through February 2004, for about $400. |
Description
The units included in the recall are 8,000 BTU window air conditioners with electric heat, sold under the brand names and model numbers shown below. The model and serial number is located on the air conditioner cabinet near the bar code. The serial number of included units of the listed models begin with the following two letter code: Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Begins With Fedders AEQ08F2E AR, AS, ER, HR, JP, KP Maytag MEQ08F2E AR, AS, ER, FR, KR, KP, LR, MP, MR Comfort-Aire RED-81 DR, ER, KP, KR, LP
Hazard
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted.
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