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3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 26, 2013 · CPSC recall 13154 · 3M

Filtrete Air PurifierFiltrete Air Purifier packageFiltrete Air Purifier Lowes package
Hazard
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 10,000
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.

Description

This recall involves 3M air purifiers branded Filtrete. The air purifiers are white, made of plastic and plug into the wall. They measure about 19 inches tall by 8 inches wide with a 13 inch tall by 4.5 inch wide air filter. They have a two-speed fan knob with Filtrete embossed on the top. The two recalled models are Ultra Quiet, number FAP00-RS, and Maximum Allergen, number FAP00-L, which was sold only at Lowe's stores. The products serial numbers begin with E, F, G, H, I or J and the model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the product.

What to do

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.

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.

Product
Filtrete™ room air purifiers
Imported by
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Retailers
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.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →