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Why it was recalled
An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the heating mode of the recalled units until they are inspected in accordance with Carrier's inspection instructions. Consumers should contact Carrier to receive a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Packaged Terminal
- Manufacturer
- Carrier Corp., of Farmington, Conn.
- Recall number
- 08-073
- Units
- About 185,000
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $425 and $675.
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Carrier at (800) 761-8492 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Publication and verification
Recall published
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