CPSC recall · Reported May 11, 2017
Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla. recalled This recall involves 2, 3, 4, and 5 ton size heat pump units sold under the Carrier Green….
Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla. in May 11, 2017. Reason: The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a f…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replaceme…. Verify recall #17150 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a f….
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- agency class
- May 11, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17150 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves 2, 3, 4, and 5 ton size heat pump units sold under the Carrier Greenspeed and Bryant Evolution Extreme brand names. The units are used for cooling and heating homes. The Carrier Greenspeed model numbers are: 25VNA024, 25VNA036, 25VNA048, and 25VNA060. The Bryant Evolution Extreme model numbers are: 280ANV024, 280ANV036, 280ANV048, and 280ANV060. The model number can be found on the unit nameplate (or rating plate) located on one side of the unit's exterior. On the Bryant unit, there is a label on top of the unit that reads "Bryant Evolution System."
Reason for recall
The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replacement fuse board installed by authorized Carrier or Bryant technicians.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17150 |
| Date reported | May 11, 2017 |
| Date initiated | May 11, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 23,300 (In addition about 2,000 sold in Canada) |
| 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 contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replacement fuse board installed by authorized Ca…
- Check the recall number (17150) 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
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