CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with...
Published: March 25, 2004Recall ID: 04104Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Window air conditioners with electric heat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Fedders-Corporation-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Window-Air-Conditioners-with-Electric-Heat |
| Title | CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AC-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled window air conditioner with electric heat |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AC-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled window air conditioner with electric heat |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AC-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled window air conditioner with electric heat |
| Hazards › Name | If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted. |
| Products › Name | Window air conditioners with electric heat |
| Products › Type | Air Conditioners |
| Products › Category I D | 1811 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,500 |
| Recall I D | 2591 |
| Remedies › Name | Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2004-03-25T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 04104 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-03T00:00:00 |