CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-02-01 · 01077
Hazards
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
Recall
Number
01077
Date
2001-02-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc., of Cantano, Puerto Rico
Retailer(s)
Independent dealers and technicians in Puerto Rico sold these air conditioners, from January 1998 through September 1999, for between $800 and $2,000.
Description
The recall involves Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners." These air conditioners have half the unit inside and half outside. Each half of the unit contains a separate model number. Model number 42RCA is located on the plastic grill covering on the inside part of the unit. Model number 38RCA is located on the lower rear side on the outside part of the unit. "Carrier" is written on the front of these units.