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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-12-22

Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)

  • Brand Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Carrier is recalling Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps sold under the Bryant, Carrier, and Fast brand names because the power cord plug can overheat and create a fire hazard. The recall includes eight models with capacities of 7,000 to 15,000 BTUs that plug into 208/230-volt, 20-amp outlets, and it covers both units with original power cords and those that previously received a supplemental power cord in a 2007 recall. Model and serial numbers can be found on the ratings plate located on the right front of the unit under the removable front panel.

Consumers who own a recalled unit should stop using it and unplug it immediately. Affected consumers should contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord. A complete list of recalled serial numbers is available by calling Carrier or visiting www.carrier.com.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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