Filtrete™ room air purifiers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
3M is recalling Filtrete brand room air purifiers because the ion generator inside can overheat and create a fire hazard. The recalled models are the Ultra Quiet (model FAP00-RS) and Maximum Allergen (model FAP00-L, sold only at Lowe's). The air purifiers are white plastic units about 19 inches tall and 8 inches wide with a two-speed fan knob and Filtrete embossed on top. The affected products have serial numbers beginning with E, F, G, H, I, or J, which can be found on the bottom of the unit.
If you own one of these recalled air purifiers, you should immediately unplug it. Then contact 3M to request a prepaid shipping box so you can return the product for a free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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