CPSC2001-02-01
CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc., of Cantano, Puerto Rico
Hazard
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.
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.
Affected count
About 460
Injuries reported
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.
Products
Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"
Consumer contact
For more information, call Carrier at (787) 275-7175 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Carrier-Puerto-Rico-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Conditioners-Sold-in-Puerto-RicoDon't want to check this manually?
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