Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-02-23). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52ME, 53MQ…. About 94,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17094 |
| Published | 2017-02-23 |
| Last updated | 2017-02-23 |
| Products | Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) |
| Firm named in the title | Carrier |
| Firms | Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Mexico |
| Units (US) | 94,000 |
| Model numbers | 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52ME, 53MQ, 840, 841, 842 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance, hvac |
| Sold | HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675. |
Description
This expanded 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 replacement 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 models are being recalled: • Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52PC, 52ME, 53MQ; • Bryant models 840, 841, and 842; and • Fast models 840, 841, and 842. 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 14 additional reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported in the additional incidents.
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-17094. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.