Fedders Corporation · Recalled
CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 13,500
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- 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.
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.
Incident log
Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted.
What the notice says to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 25 2004; last revised FEB 03 2025.
