CPSC

Filtrete™ room air purifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard

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

Hazard

The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What You Should Do

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.

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.

Products

Filtrete™ room air purifiers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Ultra Quiet at Ace Hardware, Bi-Mart, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, Handy Hardware Wholesale, Nuthouse, Orchard Supply, Orgill Bros., Petco, Rite Aid, Strosniders, Theisen Farm and Home, True Value Hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and others. Maximum Allergen sold only at Lowe's stores. The FAP00-RS model was sold from November 2008 through January 2013, and the FAP00-L model was sold from October 2012 through January 2013, both for about $60.