Serious riskCPSC
Friedrich KÜHL window air conditioners recalled for fire and burn risk
The control board inside the motor of certain Friedrich KÜHL Q and KÜHL S window air conditioners can fail, causing the motor to ignite. The company has received two reports of motors catching fire, including one incident that caused smoke and fire damage to a home.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled air conditioner immediately.
- Visit www.friedrich.com/product-recall with your unit's serial number (found inside the unit) to check if your model is affected.
- If your serial number is on the recall list, Friedrich will provide a refund or free replacement.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners
- Sold at
- Sold At: PC Richard & Son, Grainger, and Johnson Supply stores and other appliance distributors and retailers nationwide from January 2026 through August 2026 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received two reports indicating that the air conditioner’s motor ignited, with one incident causing smoke and fire damage to a residence. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Company contact
- Friedrich Air Conditioning toll-free at 800-541-6645 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.friedrich.com.product-recall or online at www.friedrich.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.
- Recall number
- 26776
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves KÜHL Q and KÜHL S Window Air Conditioners. The products have a gray front and a black air discharge grille and have the name Friedrich and the Friedrich logo in the lower left corner of the unit. The Kühl Q front control panel is located on the top left corner of the unit, and the Kühl S front control panel is located on the right side of the unit below the discharge grille. The models are KCVQ08B10A, KHVQ10B11A, KCVS08B10A, KCVS12B10A, KCVS12B30A and KCVS16B30A. The model and serial number are located inside the air conditioners. Only some serial numbers below have motors that are included in this recall.
- Hazard
- The control board inside the motor of the recalled air conditioners can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled air conditioners immediately and visit www.friedrich.com/product-recall to receive information on how to determine if their unit is covered by the recall. Consumers should have the air conditioner’s serial number, which can be found on the inside of the unit, when they visit the recall web page or call Friedrich about the recall. If your unit has a serial number that is included in the recall, the firm will send you instructions on how to obtain a refund or free replacement unit.