Carrier · Recalled
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard
An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 185,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $425–$675
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Carrier-brand packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP) manufactured between 2002 and 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are 52C, 52P, and unbranded model 84 units sold through the Bryant and FAST channels. Serial and model numbers are located on the rating/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 are available by calling Carrier. The units were sold with 208/230 and 265 volts, and have capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 BTUs.
The file
- Sold at
- HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $425 and $675.
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- Carrier Corp., of Farmington, Conn.
Incident log
Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Carrier at (800) 761-8492 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 07 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.