Reported Feb 23, 2017
Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Carrier Corporation of Jupiter, Fla.
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 http://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 Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)
- Amount recalled
- About 94,000 (in addition, about 285,000 were previously recalled in December 2015 and 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
Where it was sold
Sold at HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide 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 14 additional reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported in the additional incidents.
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