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CPSCRecalled Mar 25, 2004 · #04104

CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat

Hazard

If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.

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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

Product details

Product
Window air conditioners with electric heat
Type
Air Conditioners
Manufacturer
Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.
Model numbers
AEQ08F2E, MEQ08F2E
UPCs
Sold at
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.

What you should do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

View the official CPSC notice