CPSC recall 26-776, announced September 17, 2026, covers Friedrich Air Conditioning Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners (about 2,000 units). 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 notice cites 2 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 800-541-6645, or go to www.friedrich.com.product-recall.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model and serial number are located inside the air conditioners.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 26-776
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas
Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
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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