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Affected model numbers
PTAC12B208PTAC12B265PTHP12B208PTHP12B265PTAC15B208PTAC15B265PTHP15B208PTHP15B265The 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.
Why it was recalled
Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
McQuay has received three reports of fires that caused property damage and four additional reports of smoke, smoldering, and/or charring. One incident led to two consumers being treated for smoke inhalation.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- OYL Manufacturing Co., of Malaysia
- Recall number
- 08-530
- Units
- About 8,800
- Manufactured in
- Malaysia
- Sold at / sales period
- McQuay sales representatives and distributors nationwide from November 2001 through June 2006 for about $350.
- Distributor
- McQuay International, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Remington and McQuay "ComfortPac" Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
For more information, contact McQuay at (800) 377-2787 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to bob.welch@mcquay.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mcquay.com
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