Carrier México, S.A. de C.V. product recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 19, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Carrier® Recalls to Repair Commercial Rooftop HVAC Units Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

18731

Brand / firm

Carrier México, S.A. de C.V.

Sold / distributed

Carrier distributors nationwide from March 2014 to September 2017 for between $25,000 and $93,000.

Why it was recalled

The HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Carrier WeatherExpert 6-23 ton, 48/50 series, light commercial rooftop HVAC units intended for use in commercial and institutional buildings and that have a factory installed dehumidification feature. The model numbers are 48/50LC07-26 with an A in the 6th digit and a 0 (zero) in the 14th digit of the model number (e.g., 48LCTA24F2M5-0S1B3). Note that dashes should be counted as digits in the model number. The serial numbers are 1214P to 3317P. The model and serial number can be found on the unit rating plate located on the back of the unit.

What to do

Purchasers should immediately contact their Carrier dealer for a free repair, which consists of free replacement and installation of the electronic control board. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.