CPSC2017-05-11
Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.
Hazard
The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replacement fuse board installed by authorized Carrier or Bryant technicians.
Sold at
Sears stores and HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2011 through August 2016 for between $12,000 and $18,000.
Affected count
About 23,300 (In addition about 2,000 sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Carrier has received 41 reports of the heat pumps overheating. No injuries, fires or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Carrier Greenspeed™ and Bryant Evolution Extreme™ Heat Pumps
Consumer contact
Carrier toll-free at 844-468-4301 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrier.com or www.bryant.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Carrier-and-Bryant-Recall-Heat-PumpsDon't want to check this manually?
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