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  "recall_number": "26776",
  "slug": "26776-friedrich-air-conditioning-recalls-k-hl-window-air",
  "title": "Friedrich Air Conditioning Recalls K\u00dcHL Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards",
  "description": "This recall involves K\u00dcHL Q and K\u00dcHL 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 K\u00fchl Q front control panel is located on the top left corner of the unit, and the K\u00fchl 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_date": "2026-09-17",
  "last_publish_date": "2026-09-17",
  "official_url": "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",
  "consumer_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 \u201cRecall Information\u201d at the bottom of the page. ",
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      "model": "",
      "type": "Air Conditioners",
      "categoryid": "1811",
      "numberofunits": "About 2,000"
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  "retailers": [
    "Sold At:\nPC 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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  "countries": [
    "Mexico"
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  "retrieved_at": "2026-09-17T21:44:38+00:00",
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