Recall #17-094 · Published February 23, 2017
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)
CPSC published a recall notice for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) from Packaged Terminal on February 23, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Why it was recalled
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
- Brand
- Packaged Terminal
- Recall published
- February 23, 2017
- Units
- About 94,000 (in addition, about 285,000 were previously recalled in December 2015 and 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
- Sold at / sales period
- HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.