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CPSC, Carrier Guam Announce Recall of Room Air Conditioners

Reported: August 14, 2002 Initiated: August 14, 2002 #02227

Product Description

These are 7,000 BTU window air conditioners with model number 77ZFA007101. The recalled air conditioners have a serial number within the following ranges: 4895Y10001 to 4895Y10300 2196Y10001 to 2196Y10300 3096Y12302 to 3096Y12700 4396Y00101 to 4396Y00500 1697Y20873 to 1697Y21072 2097Y21165 to 2097Y21464 2997Y20457 to 2997Y20656 The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the plastic evaporator scroll behind the unit's front plastic grill. "Carrier" is written on the front of these units.

Reason for Recall

Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers with one of these recalled air conditioners should call Carrier Guam, which will schedule a free inspection and repair visit. Alternatively, consumers may elect to purchase a brand new unit at half price, to replace the old unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These are 7,000 BTU window air conditioners with model number 77ZFA007101. The recalled air conditioners have a serial number within the following ranges: 4895Y10001 to 4895Y10300 2196Y10001 to 2196Y10300 3096Y12302 to 3096Y12700 4396Y00101 to 4396Y00500 1697Y20873 to 1697Y21072 2097Y21165 to 2097Y21464 2997Y20457 to 2997Y20656 The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the plastic evaporator scroll behind the unit's front plastic grill. "Carrier" is written on the front of these units.. Recalled by Carrier Guam, of Tamuning, Guam. Units affected: About 2,100.
Why was this product recalled?
Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers with one of these recalled air conditioners should call Carrier Guam, which will schedule a free inspection and repair visit. Alternatively, consumers may elect to purchase a brand new unit at half price, to replace the old unit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 14, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02227.