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Affected model numbers
52CE52CQ52PE52PQ52PC52ME53MQCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52PC, 52ME, 53MQ.
Why it was recalled
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Carrier has received 14 additional reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported in the additional incidents.
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 Jupiter, Fla.
- Recall number
- 17-094
- Units
- About 94,000 (in addition, about 285,000 were previously recalled in December 2015 and 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
- Manufactured in
- Mexico, China
- Sold at / sales period
- HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Recall contact information
Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.
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