CPSC2007-11-07
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard
Carrier Corp., of Farmington, Conn.
Hazard
An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $425 and $675.
Affected count
About 185,000
Injuries reported
Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Carrier at (800) 761-8492 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Packaged-Terminal-Air-Conditioners-and-Heat-Pumps-Recalled-by-Carrier-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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