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42RCA

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published February 1, 2001.

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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.

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