CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2591.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2591.
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2591.
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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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 FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat. The notice was published on March 25, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 13,500 units are potentially affected.