CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62310r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 23, 2017

Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

This expanded 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 replacement 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 models are being recalled: • Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52PC, 52ME, 53MQ; • Bryant models 840, 841, and 842; and • Fast models 840, 841, and 842. 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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.

Contact Information

Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
Injuries
Carrier has received 14 additional reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported in the additional incidents.
Manufacturer
Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
17094

Product Information

Product Name
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Number of Units
About 94,000 (in addition, about 285,000 were previously recalled in December 2015 and 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
Manufacturer Name
Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-761-8492
Website www.carrier.com
Full Contact Information

Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.