Friedrich Recalls KÜHL Q and S Window Air Conditioners Over Fire Hazard
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Friedrich Air Conditioning is recalling about 2,000 KÜHL Q and S window air conditioners due to a risk of fire and burn hazards from motor control board failure.
CPSC product recall: what the record actually shows
This notice was issued by CPSC on September 17, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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. 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.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves KÜHL Q and KÜHL S Window Air Conditioners with models KCVQ08B10A, KHVQ10B11A, KCVS08B10A, KCVS12B10A, KCVS12B30A and KCVS16B30A. About 2,000 units were sold at 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. 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.
What You Should Do
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. Contact Friedrich Air Conditioning toll-free at 800-541-6645 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Why This Matters
The hazard poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Source
https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Friedrich-Air-Conditioning-Recalls-K%C3%9CHL-Window-Air-Conditioners-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards (CPSC Recall Number 26776)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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