Reported Dec 22, 2015
Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to…
Carrier Corporation of Farmington, Conn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Firm contact: Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
- Amount recalled
- About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
Where it was sold
Sold at HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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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