CPSC2013-03-26
3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Hazard
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifier and contact 3M to obtain a prepaid shipping box to return the product for a free replacement.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 10,000
Injuries reported
3M has received two incident reports: one of an air purifier overheating and another of an internal room air purifier filter catching fire. No injuries or property damage reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Filtrete™ room air purifiers
Consumer contact
3M Company; at (800) 388-3458 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.filtrete.com/roomairpurifiers and click on the link FAP00-RS recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/3M-Recalls-Filtrete-Room-Air-PurifiersDon't want to check this manually?
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