CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 13,500 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. Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted.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 NameModel NumberSerial Number Begins WithFeddersMaytagComfort-AireAEQ08F2EMEQ08F2ERED-81AR, AS, ER, HR, JP, KPAR, AS, ER FR, KR, KP, LR, MP, MRDR, ER, KP, KR, LPMajor home centers and department stores, including The Home Depot and Wal-Mart, sold the units from January 2003 through February 2004 for about $400.Firm is no longer in business. Destroy and discard this recalled product.
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
Dispose, No Remedy Available
Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted.
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.
