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The model and serial numbers are written on the nameplate, found behind the plastic front cover, directly below the control panel.
Why it was recalled
The rotary dial switch on these units can be positioned between the high and low speed fan setting. This can cause the units to overheat and possibly catch fire.
Incidents and injuries
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. has received 60 reports of units overheating, including nine reports of fires resulting in property damage. One incident at a nursing home resulted in a resident suffering smoke inhalation.
Official remedy
Owners of these units should contact Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. for instructions on receiving a free repair. Until the repair is made, consumers should not use the PTACs in the heating mode.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Packaged Terminal
- Manufacturer
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas
- Recall number
- 04-569
- Units
- About 26,400 PTAC units, and about 1,600 replacement heater assemblies used in repairs
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Commercial customers, such as property owners or construction and air conditioning contractors by Friedrich or its manufacturer's representatives directly. They also were sold through local, regional and national HVAC distributors primarily to commercial customers. These PTAC units were sold throughout the U.S., between November 2002 and December 2003, for about $500 to $600.
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) units
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
To schedule a free, on-site repair, call (800) 664-5698 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For any other PTAC recall related matters, call Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. at (866) 585-2366. Additionally, consumers can submit a "PTAC Heater Recall Information Form" on the internet at www.Friedrich.com
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