CPSC Recall in 2013: 3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-154

Date: March 26, 2013

Product Name: Filtrete room air purifiers

Recall Description:

The ion generator in the 3Filtrete Ultra Quiet and Maximum Allergen room air purifiers can overheat. One fire reported.

Hazard Description:

The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 10,000

Incidents:

3M has received two incident reports: one of an air purifier overheating and another of an internal room air purifier filter catching fire. No injuries or property damage reported.

Sold At:

Ultra Quiet at Ace Hardware, Bi-Mart, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, Handy Hardware Wholesale, Nuthouse, Orchard Supply, Orgill Bros., Petco, Rite Aid, Strosniders, Theisen Farm & Home, True Value Hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and others. Maximum Allergen sold only at Lowe's stores. The FAP00-RS model was sold from November 2008 through January 2013, and the FAP00-L model was sold from October 2012 through January 2013, both for about $60.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan