Recall #01-077 · Published February 1, 2001
Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"
CPSC published a recall notice for Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners" from Carrier duct-free "high wall split on February 1, 2001. CPSC identifies this hazard: Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.
Why it was recalled
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.
- Recall published
- February 1, 2001
- Units
- About 460
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent dealers and technicians in Puerto Rico sold these air conditioners, from January 1998 through September 1999, for between $800 and $2,000.