CPSC2002-08-14
CPSC, Carrier Guam Announce Recall of Room Air Conditioners
Carrier Guam, of Tamuning, Guam
Hazard
Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with one of these recalled air conditioners should call Carrier Guam, which will schedule a free inspection and repair visit. Alternatively, consumers may elect to purchase a brand new unit at half price, to replace the old unit.
Sold at
The Carrier Guam store in Tamuning, Guam, sold these air conditioners, from October 1995 through July 1997, for about $380.
Affected count
About 2,100
Injuries reported
Carrier Guam has not received any reports of fires as a result of corrosion in these air conditioners.
Products
BTU window air conditioners
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Carrier Guam at (877) 467-3544 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Guam time, Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Carrier-Guam-Announce-Recall-of-Room-Air-Conditioners-Don't want to check this manually?
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