Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 22, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16065

Brand / firm

Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.

Sold / distributed

HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.