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3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 13-154 · March 26, 2013 · 3M

What to doConsumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifier and contact 3M to obtain a prepaid shipping box to return the product for a free replacement.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-154 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 26, 2013
Brand
3M
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Filtrete™ room air purifiers
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 10,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
January 22, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Filtrete™ room air purifiers · About 10,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

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

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

3M has received two incident reports: one of an air purifier overheating and another of an internal room air purifier filter catching fire. No injuries or property damage reported.

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.

Recall history and context

3M appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all 3M recalls.

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?

Filtrete™ room air purifiers (About 10,000 units). This recall involves 3M air purifiers branded Filtrete.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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