CPSC recall 01-077, announced February 1, 2001, covers Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners" (about 460 units). Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed. Recall contact: call (787) 275-7175.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Each half of the unit contains a separate model number.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners." These air conditioners have half the unit inside and half outside. Each half of the unit contains a separate model number. Model number 42RCA is located on the plastic grill covering on the inside part of the unit. Model number 38RCA is located on the lower rear side on the outside part of the unit. "Carrier" is written on the front of these units.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
Incidents and injuries
Carrier has received two reports of fires as a result of short circuits with these air conditioning units, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Carrier duct-free "high wall split
- Manufacturer
- Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc., of Cantano, Puerto Rico
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 01-077
- 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.
Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
For more information, call Carrier at (787) 275-7175 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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