Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17094 · Feb 23, 2017 · Carrier
94,000
units affected
94,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17094
- Date
- Feb 23, 2017
- Company
- Carrier
- Units affected
- 94,000
- Product
- Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This expanded 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 replacement 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 models are being recalled: • Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52PC, 52ME, 53MQ; • Bryant models 840, 841, and 842; and • Fast models 840, 841, and 842. 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.
What can happen
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Carrier has received 14 additional reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported in the additional incidents.
- Sold at
- HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled packaged terminal air conditioners (ptac) and packaged terminal heat pumps (pthp)?
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
What is the hazard?
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.