CPSC2015-12-22
Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard
Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.
Hazard
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Sold at
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
Affected count
About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
Injuries reported
Carrier has received reports of approximately 47 incidents of overheating. Two of the reported incidents involved hotel fires. One of the reported fires involved a consumer suffering burns and smoke inhalation. The other incidents involved scorched or melted cord heads or wall outlets with no injuries reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Consumer contact
Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Carrier-Recalls-to-Repair-Packaged-Terminal-Air-Conditioners-Heat-Pumps-Previously-Recalled-UnitsDon't want to check this manually?
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