CPSC · Air Conditioners · Recall 26776 · Recalled September 17, 2026
Friedrich Air Conditioning Recalls KÜHL Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards
Notice last updated: September 17, 2026.
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Agency product description and boundaries
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.
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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
CPSC reports: The control board inside the motor of the recalled air conditioners can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
CPSC consumer action: 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 included in the recall, the firm will send you instructions on how to obtain a refund or free replacement unit.
Affected product: Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners recall status
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Affected products
Companies & origin
Reported incidents & injuries
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked September 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC. Record retrieved September 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC.