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Fire / OverheatingMarch 19, 2018CPSC #18731

Carrier® Recalls to Repair Commercial Rooftop HVAC Units Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Product
Carriers
Units affected
530
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Carrier has received one report of a fan not shutting off during installation testing. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Mexico

Where it was sold

  • Carrier distributors nationwide from March 2014 to September 2017 for between $25,000 and $93,000.

Photos

40/50 series LC rooftop HVAC unit
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