Window air conditioners with electric heat

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 13,500)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.
Reason for Recall:
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
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.

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Product Information

Full 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

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 13,500)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 04104