Carrier Recalls Carrier- and Bryant-Branded Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Carrier- and Bryant-branded 1.5-ton multi-zone, 4-ton multi zone and 4-ton single-zone ductless heat pumps

• Brand Carrier Corporation, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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

What happened

Carrier and Bryant are recalling certain ductless heat pump outdoor units because the fan motor can fail, causing the units to overheat and creating a fire hazard. The recall affects 1.5-ton multi-zone, 4-ton multi-zone, and 4-ton single-zone models used for cooling and heating homes and light commercial facilities. Consumers can identify affected units by checking the model and product numbers on the nameplate located on the side of the unit.

According to the recall record, consumers with affected units should immediately contact their installing servicer, dealer, or contractor to arrange for a free repair. Until the repair is completed, consumers should monitor the units while operating them and maintain at least 24 inches of clearance around the units by keeping foliage and other flammable items away from them.

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

Hazard

The fan motor on the heat pumps can fail, causing the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately contact their installing servicer, dealer or contractor to arrange for a free repair. While awaiting repair, consumers should monitor affected units while they are being operated and keep foliage and other flammable items at least 24 inches away from the recalled units.

Details from the source

This recall involves Carrier- and Bryant-branded 1.5-ton multi-zone, 4-ton multi-zone and 4-ton single-zone ductless heat pump outdoor units. The units are used for cooling and heating homes and light commercial facilities. The model number and product number can be found on the nameplate/rating plate on the side of the units. The recalled models and product numbers are: Brand Product Model Number Product Number Carrier 1.5-ton multi-zone 38MGQC18---3 38MGQC18---301-- 4-ton multi-zone 38MGQF48---3 38MGQF48---301-- 4-ton single-zone 38MBQB48---3 38MBQB48--301-- Bryant 1.5-ton multi-zone 538TEQ018RCMA 538TEQ018RCMAAAA 4-ton multi-zone 538TEQ048RFMA 538TEQ048RFMAAAA 4-ton single-zone 538REQ048RBMA 538REQ048RBMAAAA

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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