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Recall #02-227 · Published August 14, 2002

BTU window air conditioners

CPSC, Carrier Guam Announce Recall of Room Air Conditioners

CPSC published a recall notice for BTU window air conditioners from BTU window on August 14, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers with one of these recalled air conditioners should call Carrier Guam, which will schedule a free inspection and repair visit. Alternatively, consumers may elect to purchase a brand new unit at half price, to replace the old unit.

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Recalled BTU window air conditioner
Recalled BTU window air conditioner
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Affected model numbers

77ZFA007101
Additional identifying details

These are 7,000 BTU window air conditioners with model number 77ZFA007101.

Why it was recalled

Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Carrier Guam has not received any reports of fires as a result of corrosion in these air conditioners.

Official remedy

Consumers with one of these recalled air conditioners should call Carrier Guam, which will schedule a free inspection and repair visit. Alternatively, consumers may elect to purchase a brand new unit at half price, to replace the old unit.

Product and sales details

Brand
BTU window
Manufacturer
Carrier Guam, of Tamuning, Guam
Recall number
02-227
Units
About 2,100
Sold at / sales period
The Carrier Guam store in Tamuning, Guam, sold these air conditioners, from October 1995 through July 1997, for about $380.

BTU window air conditioners

CPSC product type: Air Conditioners

Recall contact information

Consumers may call Carrier Guam at (877) 467-3544 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Guam time, Monday through Friday.

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