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

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.

Remedy

• 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.

How to reach the manufacturer

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.

What kind of recall is this?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues recalls for consumer products that pose a substantial risk of injury or death. Unlike food and drug recalls, CPSC recalls do not use a numbered class system — instead, the notice describes the specific hazard (for example: fire, burn, laceration, entrapment, choking, or tip-over). The hazard for this recall is listed above. Stop using the product until you have completed the remedy the manufacturer offers, which is typically a free repair, replacement, or refund.

What should you do now?

1. Stop using the product immediately. Set it aside somewhere it can't be used accidentally by another member of your household.
2. Confirm you have an affected unit. Match the model number, lot code, date of manufacture, or serial number to the list above. If the details don't match, your unit is likely not part of this recall.
3. Contact Friedrich Air for the remedy. The manufacturer is required to offer a free repair, replacement, or refund. Contact details are listed below.
4. Add the product to Recalled.co so you get an alert automatically if a follow-up recall or expansion is issued for the same product family.

How this recall was reported

This recall notice was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 17, 2026. Recalled.co cross-references CPSC recall notices against the products our users have registered. If you want to be notified the moment any product you own is recalled — from any U.S. federal agency — you can register your products in under a minute. It is free.

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