SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260720-A4907-2147313671. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Frigidaire FHPC142AA1 (Frigidaire 3-in-1 Smart Portable Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi 14,000 BTU (ASHRAE) / 10,000 BTU (DOE), Cools Up to 700 Sq. Ft., Quiet Operation, White). Incident: Product: Frigidaire Portable Air Conditioner Issue: Melted electrical prong / discontinued critical safety part Retailer: Amazon Manufacturer: Frigidaire I purchased a Frigidaire portable air conditioner from Amazon. The unit operates on standard 115volt household power, which is one of the reasons I selected this model. I always choose 115volt portable air conditioners because they run on normal household outlets and avoid the highervoltage systems that require special wiring. This unit was used exactly as intended plugged directly into a standard wall outlet, with no extension cords, adapters, or unusual load. Despite this, the power cords prong melted at the outlet connection during normal use, creating a clear electrical and fire hazard. The failure occurred under ordinary consumer conditions. After the incident, I attempted to obtain a replacement power cord from Frigidaire. The manufacturer states that the cord is no longer manufactured and instructs consumers not to contact them about this part. This means the product cannot be repaired or safely used, and the defective electrical component cannot be replaced. Amazon continues to sell the same model (or materially identical units) to consumers, even though the product contains a critical electrical part that has been discontinued and cannot be replaced if it fails. The melted prong indicates a potential electrical defect that could lead to fire, shock, or property damage. The manufacturers refusal to support or replace a critical safety component, combined with ongoing retail sales of the unit, raises concerns about