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Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

Carrier-PTAC-PTHP-unit-480x300Carrier has expanded the recall of its Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP). The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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:

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•   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.

Carrier has received 14 additional reports of overheating.

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

Reference: CPSC

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