Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17150 · May 11, 2017 · Carrier and Bryant
23,300
units affected
23,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17150
- Date
- May 11, 2017
- Company
- Carrier and Bryant
- Units affected
- 23,300
- Product
- Carrier Greenspeed™ and Bryant Evolution Extreme™ Heat Pumps
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 2, 3, 4, and 5 ton size heat pump units sold under the Carrier Greenspeed and Bryant Evolution Extreme brand names. The units are used for cooling and heating homes. The Carrier Greenspeed model numbers are: 25VNA024, 25VNA036, 25VNA048, and 25VNA060. The Bryant Evolution Extreme model numbers are: 280ANV024, 280ANV036, 280ANV048, and 280ANV060. The model number can be found on the unit nameplate (or rating plate) located on one side of the unit's exterior. On the Bryant unit, there is a label on top of the unit that reads "Bryant Evolution System."
What can happen
The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replacement fuse board installed by authorized Carrier or Bryant technicians.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Carrier has received 41 reports of the heat pumps overheating. No injuries, fires or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sears stores and HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2011 through August 2016 for between $12,000 and $18,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carrier greenspeed™ and bryant evolution extreme™ heat pumps?
Consumers should contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replacement fuse board installed by authorized Carrier or Bryant technicians.
What is the hazard?
The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.