Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-12-22). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 840, 841. About 285,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16065 |
| Published | 2015-12-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-12-22 |
| Product category | Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| Products | Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP) |
| Firm named in the title | Carrier |
| Firms | Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 285,000 |
| Model numbers | 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 840, 841 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance, hvac |
| Sold | HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675. |
Description
This recall involves Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) sold under the Bryant, Carrier and Fast brand names. Recalled units include those with original power cords and those that received a supplemental power cord as part of the 2007 recall. The recalled units have capacities of 7,000; 9,000; 12,000 and 15,000 BTUs and plug into 208/230-volt, 20-amp outlets. The following brands and eight models are being recalled: Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE and 52PQ; Bryant models 840 and 841; and Fast models 840 and 841. Model and serial numbers are located on the ratings/data plate on the right front of the unit, underneath the removable front panel. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall is available by calling Carrier or at www.carrier.com.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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