Safety regulator, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. Announce Recall to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners
Recall 04569 · Jul 27, 2004 · Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.
26,400
units affected
26,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04569
- Date
- Jul 27, 2004
- Company
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.
- Units affected
- 26,400
- Product
- Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) units
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes all PTAC units in the P series with dates of manufacture between November 1, 2002, and December 31, 2003. The model and serial numbers are written on the nameplate, found behind the plastic front cover, directly below the control panel. Units with serial number LBLP00001 through LCMP9999 are included in the recall. Also included in the recall are "P Series" units that were serviced between June 1, 2003, and December 31, 2003, in which service included the field replacement of the heater assembly. The Friedrich "P Series" PTAC is a light beige color with the "FRIEDRICH" logo on the panel door.
What can happen
The rotary dial switch on these units can be positioned between the high and low speed fan setting. This can cause the units to overheat and possibly catch fire.
The fix
Owners of these units should contact Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. for instructions on receiving a free repair. Until the repair is made, consumers should not use the PTACs in the heating mode.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. has received 60 reports of units overheating, including nine reports of fires resulting in property damage. One incident at a nursing home resulted in a resident suffering smoke inhalation.
- Sold at
- Commercial customers, such as property owners or construction and air conditioning contractors by Friedrich or its manufacturer's representatives directly. They also were sold through local, regional and national HVAC distributors primarily to commercial customers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled packaged terminal air conditioning (ptac) units?
Owners of these units should contact Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. for instructions on receiving a free repair. Until the repair is made, consumers should not use the PTACs in the heating mode.
What is the hazard?
The rotary dial switch on these units can be positioned between the high and low speed fan setting. This can cause the units to overheat and possibly catch 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.