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CPSC, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. Announce Recall to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners

Recall 04-569 · July 27, 2004 · Friedrich Air Conditioning

What to doOwners of these units should contact Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. for instructions on receiving a free repair. Until the repair is made, consumers should not use the PTACs in the heating mode.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-569 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 27, 2004
Brand
Friedrich Air Conditioning
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) units
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 26,400 PTAC units, and about 1,600 replacement heater assemblies used in repairs
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
April 19, 2025

What was recalled

The recall includes all PTAC units in the P series with dates of manufacture between November 1, 2002, and December 31, 2003. The model and serial numbers are written on the nameplate, found behind the plastic front cover, directly below the control panel. Units with serial number LBLP00001 through LCMP9999 are included in the recall. Also included in the recall are "P Series" units that were serviced between June 1, 2003, and December 31, 2003, in which service included the field replacement of the heater assembly. The Friedrich "P Series" PTAC is a light beige color with the "FRIEDRICH" logo on the panel door.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) units · About 26,400 PTAC units, and about 1,600 replacement heater assemblies used in repairs units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Friedrich Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) unit
Recalled Friedrich Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) unit

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Commercial customers, such as property owners or construction and air conditioning contractors by Friedrich or its manufacturer's representatives directly. They also were sold through local, regional and national HVAC distributors primarily to commercial customers. These PTAC units were sold throughout the U.S., between November 2002 and December 2003, for about $500 to $600.; Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. has received 60 reports of units overheating, including nine reports of fires resulting in property damage. One incident at a nursing home resulted in a resident suffering smoke inhalation.

Consumer contact

To schedule a free, on-site repair, call (800) 664-5698 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For any other PTAC recall related matters, call Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. at (866) 585-2366. Additionally, consumers can submit a "PTAC Heater Recall Information Form" on the internet at www.Friedrich.com

Recall history and context

Friedrich Air Conditioning appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) units (About 26,400 PTAC units, and about 1,600 replacement heater assemblies used in repairs units). The recall includes all PTAC units in the P series with dates of manufacture between November 1, 2002, and December 31, 2003.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Owners of these units should contact Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. for instructions on receiving a free repair. Until the repair is made, consumers should not use the PTACs in the heating mode.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 19, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.