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Affected model numbers
52CE52CQ52PE52PQCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ.
Why it was recalled
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Carrier has received reports of approximately 47 incidents of overheating. Two of the reported incidents involved hotel fires. One of the reported fires involved a consumer suffering burns and smoke inhalation. The other incidents involved scorched or melted cord heads or wall outlets with no injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Packaged Terminal
- Manufacturer
- Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.
- Recall number
- 16-065
- Units
- About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)
CPSC product type: Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Recall contact information
Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.
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