CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat

If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.

Recall #: 04104
Affected scope: About 13,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.j. recalled The units included in the recall are 8,000 BTU window air conditioners with electric heat….

CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric… was recalled by Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.j. in March 25, 2004. Reason: If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire …. Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do no…. Verify recall #04104 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire ….

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agency class: March 25, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04104 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The units included in the recall are 8,000 BTU window air conditioners with electric heat, sold under the brand names and model numbers shown below. The model and serial number is located on the air conditioner cabinet near the bar code. The serial number of included units of the listed models begin with the following two letter code: Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Begins With Fedders AEQ08F2E AR, AS, ER, HR, JP, KP Maytag MEQ08F2E AR, AS, ER, FR, KR, KP, LR, MP, MR Comfort-Aire RED-81 DR, ER, KP, KR, LP

Reason for recall

If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04104
Date reported	March 25, 2004
Date initiated	March 25, 2004
Recalling firm	Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.j.
Affected scope	About 13,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 25, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04104.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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