3M recalls Filtrete room air purifiers with fire hazard due to overheating ion generator. Consumers must unplug and return for free replacement.
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
3M is recalling two models of Filtrete room air purifiers because the ion generator can overheat and cause a fire. This affects units sold at Lowe's with specific serial numbers.
The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, which may lead to a fire. This happens because the device is designed to generate ions to clean air but can become too hot under normal use conditions.
Owners of Filtrete Ultra Quiet (FAP00-RS) or Maximum Allergen (FAP00-L) air purifiers sold at Lowe's are most at risk. These units have serial numbers starting with E, F, G, H, I, or J.
Check for white air purifiers with a two-speed fan knob and Filtrete embossed on top. Serial numbers start with E, F, G, H, I, or J and are found on the bottom of the product.
Immediately unplug the recalled air purifier to prevent fire risk.
Contact 3M to get a prepaid shipping box to return the product for a free replacement.
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifier and contact 3M to obtain a prepaid shipping box to return the product for a free replacement.
The Ultra Quiet model (FAP00-RS) and Maximum Allergen model (FAP00-L) sold at Lowe's.
Check for serial numbers starting with E, F, G, H, I, or J on the bottom of the product.
Only at Lowe's stores.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1344 — 3M Filtrete™ room air purifiers Hello, I own a Filtrete™ room air purifiers that is covered by recall 1344 from 3M. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifier and contact 3M to obtain a prepaid shipping box to return the product for a free replacement. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
