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McQuay Recalls Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps Following Fires

Reported: December 20, 2007 Initiated: December 20, 2007 #08530

Product Description

The recall involves the Remington and McQuay "ComfortPac" Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) commonly installed in hotels, nursing homes, and other commercial locations. These "B" and "B+" vintage electric heat units come in size 12 (12,000 BTU) and size 15 (15,000 BTU). The model numbers included in the recall are: PTAC12B208 KXBA and KXCA PTAC12B265 MXBA and MXCA PTHP12B208 KXBA and KXCA PTHP12B265 MXBA and MXCA PTAC15B208 KXBA and KXCA PTAC15B265 MXBA and MXCA PTHP15B208 KXBA and KXCA PTHP15B265 MXBA and MXCA The model numbers are printed on the product identification plate, which is located underneath the front cover below the control box. The recalled units also have the following numbers on the power cord: 105575703 (208/230V) and 105575803 (265V).

Reason for Recall

Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

McQuay has been directly notifying businesses. Building managers or owners who have not been contacted by McQuay should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 8,800
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/McQuay-Recalls-Air-ConditionersHeat-Pumps-Following-Fires

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves the Remington and McQuay "ComfortPac" Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) commonly installed in hotels, nursing homes, and other commercial locations. These "B" and "B+" vintage electric heat units come in size 12 (12,000 BTU) and size 15 (15,000 BTU). The model numbers included in the recall are: PTAC12B208 KXBA and KXCA PTAC12B265 MXBA and MXCA PTHP12B208 KXBA and KXCA PTHP12B265 MXBA and MXCA PTAC15B208 KXBA and KXCA PTAC15B265 MXBA and MXCA PTHP15B208 KXBA and KXCA PTHP15B265 MXBA and MXCA The model numbers are printed on the product identification plate, which is located underneath the front cover below the control box. The recalled units also have the following numbers on the power cord: 105575703 (208/230V) and 105575803 (265V).. Recalled by OYL Manufacturing Co., of Malaysia. Units affected: About 8,800.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
McQuay has been directly notifying businesses. Building managers or owners who have not been contacted by McQuay should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08530.

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