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Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-12-22 · 16065

Hazards

The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall

Number
16065
Date
2015-12-22
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)

Remedies

Options
Repair

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.
Retailer(s)
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
Country of manufacture
Mexico

Description

This recall involves Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) sold under the Bryant, Carrier and Fast brand names. Recalled units include those with original power cords and those that received a supplemental power cord as part of the 2007 recall. The recalled units have capacities of 7,000; 9,000; 12,000 and 15,000 BTUs and plug into 208/230-volt, 20-amp outlets. The following brands and eight models are being recalled: Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE and 52PQ; Bryant models 840 and 841; and Fast models 840 and 841. Model and serial numbers are located on the ratings/data plate on the right front of the unit, underneath the removable front panel. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall is available by calling Carrier or at www.carrier.com.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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