3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 26, 2013 CPSC #13154

Quick answer

3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13154, announced on March 26, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: 3M Company.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Filtrete™ room air purifiers

Recalled brands

3M Company

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.

Recall date

March 26, 2013

Categories

Air Purifiers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13154?

CPSC recall #13154 covers 3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 26, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #13154?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13154 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell 3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/3M-Recalls-Filtrete-Room-Air-Purifiers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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