CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
CPSC recall 04104 · announced March 25, 2004 · Fedders · 13,500 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.