CPSC recall · Reported December 22, 2015
Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn. recalled This recall involves Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat….
Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previo… was recalled by Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn. in December 22, 2015. Reason: The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive…. Verify recall #16065 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- December 22, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16065 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16065 |
| Date reported | December 22, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 22, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
- Check the recall number (16065) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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