# CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
> **CPSC recall** · 2001-02-01 · 01077 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01077
- **Date:** 2001-02-01
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"

## Hazards

Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Carrier-Puerto-Rico-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Conditioners-Sold-in-Puerto-Rico)
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