Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
CPSC Recall #16-065 — December 22, 2015
Product
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Description
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Hazard
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Carrier has received reports of approximately 47 incidents of overheating. Two of the reported incidents involved hotel fires. One of the reported fires involved a consumer suffering burns and smoke inhalation. The other incidents involved scorched or melted cord heads or wall outlets with no injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Units Affected
About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
Sold At
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
Manufacturer
Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.
Manufactured In
Mexico