CPSC recall,
Friedrich KÜHL Q and KÜHL S Window Air Conditioners
The control board inside the motor of these air conditioners can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice
What happened
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas, is recalling Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners because the control board inside the motor can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. The firm has received two reports of the air conditioner’s motor igniting, with one incident causing smoke and fire damage to a residence. No injuries have been reported. About 2,000 units are affected.
The recalled air conditioners were made in Mexico and sold at PC Richard & Son, Grainger, 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, with the name Friedrich and the Friedrich logo in the lower left corner.
The Kühl Q front control panel is on the top left corner, and the Kühl S front control panel is on the right side below the discharge grille. Models include KCVQ08B10A, KHVQ10B11A, KCVS08B10A, KCVS12B10A, KCVS12B30A and KCVS16B30A.
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 the unit has a serial number included in the recall, the firm will send instructions on how to obtain a refund or free replacement unit.
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What to do
If yours is listed below:
- Stop using the recalled air conditioners immediately.
- Visit www.friedrich.com/product-recall to receive information on how to determine if your unit is covered by the recall.
- Have the air conditioner’s serial number, which can be found on the inside of the unit, when you 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.
What you get Refund or replacement
Full text from CPSC
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.
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with your product, then check the CPSC notice for which ones are recalled.
KÜHL Q and KÜHL S Window Air Conditioners
- Model number
- KCVQ08B10A
- KHVQ10B11A
- KCVS08B10A
- KCVS12B10A
- KCVS12B30A
- KCVS16B30A
Product description from CPSC
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.
Recall details
- Recalled
- Sold in
Sold at PC Richard & Son, Grainger, Johnson Supply stores and other appliance distributors and retailers nationwide.
From Jan 2026 to Aug 2026.
Price: between $1,300 and $2,000.
- Company
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.Mexico
- Hazard
- Fire hazard
- Recall number
- 26-776
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Reported incidents
- 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.
- 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.
- Made in
- Mexico
- Imported by
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas
Timeline
Announced by CPSC · Listed on Recall Canary
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