Filtrete™ room air purifiers
CPSC Recall #13-154 — March 26, 2013
Product
Filtrete™ room air purifiers
Description
The ion generator in the 3Filtrete Ultra Quiet and Maximum Allergen room air purifiers can overheat. One fire reported.
Hazard
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 10,000
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 & 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.
Manufactured In
Taiwan