Carrier Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)

Description: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2007 Release #08-073 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 761-8492 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP) Units: About 185,000 Manufacturer: Carrier Corp., of Farmington, Conn. Hazard: An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Carrier-brand packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP) manufactured between 2002 and 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are 52C, 52P, and unbranded model 84 units sold through the Bryant and FAST channels. Serial and model numbers are located on the rating/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 can be found at www.carrierptacrecall.com. The units were sold with 208/230 and 265 volts, and have capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 BTUs. Sold by: HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $425 and $675. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should stop using the heating mode of the recalled units until they are inspected in accordance with Carrier’s inspection instructions, which can be found at www.carrierptacrecall.com. Consumers should contact Carrier to receive a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Carrier at (800) 761-8492 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.carrierptacrecall.com [Learn More]