CPSC2004-03-25
CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.
Hazard
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
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.
Affected count
About 13,500
Injuries reported
Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted.
Products
Window air conditioners with electric heat
Consumer contact
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Fedders-Corporation-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Window-Air-Conditioners-with-Electric-HeatDon't want to check this manually?
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