3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Filtrete Air Purifier
Filtrete Air Purifier

Recall Overview

Recall Date
Product Filtrete™ room air purifiers
Units About 10,000
Hazards The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedies 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.

Details

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.

Consumer 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.

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Filtrete Air Purifier
Filtrete Air Purifier package
Filtrete Air Purifier Lowes package

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