U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission26776

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

Recall date Sep 17, 2026 U.S. consumer product

What was recalled

Kühl® Q and Kühl® S Window Air Conditioners. 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.

Maker or importer

Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas

Hazard

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.

Where it was sold

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.

What to do

The CPSC lists: 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..

Compare the product name, lot or model numbers above with what you have.
If it matches, stop using it and follow the recall notice.
Read the full official record before you act.

Official CPSC record

Shown as U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published it (shortened where marked …). Recall Shelf does not change recall facts and is not affiliated with the agency.