3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-03-26 · 13154
Hazards
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
13154
Date
2013-03-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Filtrete™ room air purifiers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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 and 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.
Importer(s)
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves 3M air purifiers branded Filtrete. The air purifiers are white, made of plastic and plug into the wall. They measure about 19 inches tall by 8 inches wide with a 13 inch tall by 4.5 inch wide air filter. They have a two-speed fan knob with Filtrete embossed on the top. The two recalled models are Ultra Quiet, number FAP00-RS, and Maximum Allergen, number FAP00-L, which was sold only at Lowe's stores. The products serial numbers begin with E, F, G, H, I or J and the model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the product.