CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-03-25 · 04104
Hazards
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
04104
Date
2004-03-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Window air conditioners with electric heat
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.
Retailer(s)
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.
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