Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16065. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.
CPSC recall 16065 has the recall date 22 Dec 2015. The notice names the firm Carrier. The recall has about 285,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Carrier has received reports of approximately 47 incidents of overheating. Two of the reported incidents involved hotel fires. One of the reported fires involved a consumer suffering burns and smoke inhalation. The other incidents involved scorched or melted cord heads or wall outlets with no injuries reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 285,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This 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 supplemental 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 eight models are being recalled: Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE and 52PQ; Bryant models 840 and 841; and Fast models 840 and 841. 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. |
| Product | Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP), About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007), Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| Sold at | HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675. |
| Manufacturer | Carrier Corporation |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 285,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- 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 |
| 7 Nov 2007 | Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier 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 16065The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16065. https://recallregister.com/product/6607-carrier-recalls-to-repair-packaged-terminal-air-conditioners-heat-pump/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 16065 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Carrier has received reports of approximately 47 incidents of overheating. Two of the reported incidents involved hotel fires. One of the reported fires involved a consumer suffering burns and smoke inhalation. The other incidents involved scorched or melted cord heads or wall outlets with no injuries reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16065?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16065?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)