Safety regulator, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Recall 01077 · Feb 1, 2001 · Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc.
460
units affected
460
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01077
- Date
- Feb 1, 2001
- Company
- Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc.
- Units affected
- 460
- Product
- Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Carrier has received two reports of fires as a result of short circuits with these air conditioning units, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent dealers and technicians in Puerto Rico sold these air conditioners, from January 1998 through September 1999, for between $800 and $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"?
Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.
What is the hazard?
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
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.