Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08073. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the heating mode of the recalled units until they are inspected in accordance with Carrier's inspection instructions. Consumers should contact Carrier to receive a free repair.
CPSC recall 08073 has the recall date 7 Nov 2007. The notice names the firm Carrier. The recall has about 185,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Air Conditioners.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 185,000 |
| Description | This recall involves Carrier-brand packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP) manufactured between 2002 and 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are 52C, 52P, and unbranded model 84 units sold through the Bryant and FAST channels. Serial and model numbers are located on the rating/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 are available by calling Carrier. The units were sold with 208/230 and 265 volts, and have capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 BTUs. |
| Product | Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP), About 185,000, Air Conditioners |
| Sold at | HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $425 and $675. |
| Manufacturer | Carrier Corp |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 185,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Air Conditioners
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Carrier
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2019 | Carrier Recalls Carrier- and Bryant-Branded Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard |
| 11 May 2017 | Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard |
| 23 Feb 2017 | Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard |
| 22 Dec 2015 | Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard |
| 29 Oct 1996 | Upflow Horizontal Oil Furnaces Recalled by The Ducane Company |
| 16 Apr 1979 | Air Conditioners Recalled by Carrier |
| 19 Oct 1978 | Air Conditioners Recalled |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08073The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08073. https://recallregister.com/product/4083-packaged-terminal-air-conditioners-and-heat-pumps-recalled-by-carrier/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08073 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $425 and $675.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08073?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 185,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico