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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 1, 2001CPSC #01077

CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico

Product
Carriers
Units affected
460
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recall involves Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners." These air conditioners have half the unit inside and half outside. Each half of the unit contains a separate model number. Model number 42RCA is located on the plastic grill covering on the inside part of the unit. Model number 38RCA is located on the lower rear side on the outside part of the unit. "Carrier" is written on the front of these units.

Hazard

Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.

Injuries

Carrier has received two reports of fires as a result of short circuits with these air conditioning units, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold

  • Independent dealers and technicians in Puerto Rico sold these air conditioners, from January 1998 through September 1999, for between $800 and $2,000.

Photos

Recalled Carrier air conditioner
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