CPSC recall 18-731, announced March 19, 2018, covers Carrier WeatherExpert commercial packaged rooftop HVAC units with humidimizer option (about 530 units). The HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Purchasers should immediately contact their Carrier dealer for a free repair, which consists of free replacement and installation of the electronic control board. Recall contact: call 844-864-8748, or go to www.carrier.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
The model numbers are 48/50LC07-26 with an A in the 6th digit and a 0 (zero) in the 14th digit of the model number (e.g., 48LCTA24F2M5-0S1B3).
Which products are included?
This recall involves Carrier WeatherExpert 6-23 ton, 48/50 series, light commercial rooftop HVAC units intended for use in commercial and institutional buildings and that have a factory installed dehumidification feature. The model numbers are 48/50LC07-26 with an A in the 6th digit and a 0 (zero) in the 14th digit of the model number (e.g., 48LCTA24F2M5-0S1B3). Note that dashes should be counted as digits in the model number. The serial numbers are 1214P to 3317P. The model and serial number can be found on the unit rating plate located on the back of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Carrier has received one report of a fan not shutting off during installation testing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Purchasers should immediately contact their Carrier dealer for a free repair, which consists of free replacement and installation of the electronic control board. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Carrier México, S.A. de C.V.
- Manufacturer
- Carrier México, S.A. de C.V.
- Recall number
- 18-731
- Units
- About 530
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Carrier distributors nationwide from March 2014 to September 2017 for between $25,000 and $93,000.
- Importer
- Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.
Recall contact information
Carrier toll-free at 844-864-8748 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrier.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” to locate a local Carrier dealer for more information.
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