Filtrete™ room air purifiers
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. [Learn More]
About 10,000 units were affected by this recall.
3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard
Filtrete Air Purifier. Filtrete Air Purifier package
Filtrete™ room air purifiers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Recall Date | 03/26/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1344 |
| Recall Number | 13154 |
| Product Type | Air Purifiers |
| Hazard | The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 01/22/2015 |
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