Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08073 · Nov 7, 2007 · Carrier Corp.
185,000
units affected
185,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08073
- Date
- Nov 7, 2007
- Company
- Carrier Corp.
- Units affected
- 185,000
- Product
- Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Carrier-brand packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP) manufactured between 2002 and 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are 52C, 52P, and unbranded model 84 units sold through the Bryant and FAST channels. Serial and model numbers are located on the rating/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 are available by calling Carrier. The units were sold with 208/230 and 265 volts, and have capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 BTUs.
What can happen
An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the heating mode of the recalled units until they are inspected in accordance with Carrier's inspection instructions. Consumers should contact Carrier to receive a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 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 heat pumps (pthp)?
Consumers should stop using the heating mode of the recalled units until they are inspected in accordance with Carrier's inspection instructions. Consumers should contact Carrier to receive a free repair.
What is the hazard?
An electric heater in the unit can break, 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.