Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17094
Recall Date
2017-02-23
Manufacturer
Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.
Units Affected
About 94,000 (in addition, about 285,000 were previously recalled in December 2015 and 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)
Products Involved
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Hazard
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
Reported Injuries
Carrier has received 14 additional reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported in the additional incidents.
Sold At
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
Manufactured In
ChinaMexico
Full Recall Description
This expanded recall involves Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) sold under the Bryant, Carrier and Fast brand names. Recalled units include those with original power cords and those that received a replacement power cord as part of the 2007 recall. The recalled units have capacities of 7,000; 9,000; 12,000 and 15,000 BTUs and plug into 208/230-volt, 20-amp outlets. The following brands and models are being recalled: • Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52PC, 52ME, 53MQ; • Bryant models 840, 841, and 842; and • Fast models 840, 841, and 842. Model and serial numbers are located on the ratings/data plate on the right front of the unit, underneath the removable front panel. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall is available by calling Carrier or at www.carrier.com.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28