3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13154 · Mar 26, 2013 · 3M Company
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13154
- Date
- Mar 26, 2013
- Company
- 3M Company
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Filtrete™ room air purifiers
- Product type
- Air Purifiers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled filtrete™ room air purifiers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.