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Friedrich Air Conditioning Recalls KÜHL Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 26-776 · September 17, 2026 · Friedrich Air Conditioning

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled air conditioners immediately and visit www.friedrich.com/product-recall to receive information on how to determine if their unit is covered by the recall. Consumers should have the air conditioner’s serial number, which can be found on the inside of the unit, when they visit the recall web page or call Friedrich about the recall. If your unit has a serial number that is included in the recall, the firm will send you instructions on how to obtain a refund or free replacement unit.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
26-776 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 17, 2026
Brand
Friedrich Air Conditioning
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners
Hazard
Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 2,000
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
September 17, 2026

What was recalled

This recall involves KÜHL Q and KÜHL S Window Air Conditioners. The products have a gray front and a black air discharge grille and have the name Friedrich and the Friedrich logo in the lower left corner of the unit. The Kühl Q front control panel is located on the top left corner of the unit, and the Kühl S front control panel is located on the right side of the unit below the discharge grille. The models are KCVQ08B10A, KHVQ10B11A, KCVS08B10A, KCVS12B10A, KCVS12B30A and KCVS16B30A. The model and serial number are located inside the air conditioners. Only some serial numbers below have motors that are included in this recall.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners · About 2,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled KÜHL® Q Air Conditioner
Recalled KÜHL® Q Air Conditioner
The model and serial number are location inside the Kühl® Q Air Conditioner
The model and serial number are location inside the Kühl® Q Air Conditioner
A close up of serial and model number are location inside the Kühl® Q Air Conditioner
A close up of serial and model number are location inside the Kühl® Q Air Conditioner
Recalled KÜHL® S Air Conditioner
Recalled KÜHL® S Air Conditioner

Where it was sold

PC Richard & Son, Grainger, and Johnson Supply stores and other appliance distributors and retailers nationwide from January 2026 through August 2026 for between $1,300 and $2,000.

Companies named in the notice: Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received two reports indicating that the air conditioner’s motor ignited, with one incident causing smoke and fire damage to a residence. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Friedrich Air Conditioning toll-free at 800-541-6645 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.friedrich.com.product-recall or online at www.friedrich.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.

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?

Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners (About 2,000 units). This recall involves KÜHL Q and KÜHL S Window Air Conditioners.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled air conditioners immediately and visit www.friedrich.com/product-recall to receive information on how to determine if their unit is covered by the recall. Consumers should have the air conditioner’s serial number, which can be found on the inside of the unit, when they visit the recall web page or call Friedrich about the recall. If your unit has a serial number that is…

Where was it sold?

PC Richard & Son, Grainger, and Johnson Supply stores and other appliance distributors and retailers nationwide from January 2026 through August 2026 for between $1,300 and $2,000.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 17, 2026. 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.