Actionable recallU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecall date: Sep 17, 2026

Friedrich Air Conditioning KÜHL Window Air Conditioners

Full official product description

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

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This page identifies the affected item, states the official risk, and provides an event-specific action.

1Is my item affected?

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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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Affected variants from the official event record
Product or modelCodes and lotsQuantityRecall number
Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air ConditionersNot listedAbout 2,000Not listed
Recalled KÜHL® Q Air Conditioner
Recalled KÜHL® Q Air ConditionerImage supplied by the official recall source

2What is the risk?

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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.

3What should I do?

Only instructions associated with this recall event qualify as an 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.

Recall 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.

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Official evidence

Official parties

Organizations named by the agency

Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas; 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.

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Material change history

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