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CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat

Name: CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
Brand: Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.
SKU: CPSC-04104
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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
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

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Overview

Recalling FirmFedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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