CPSCRecalled Feb 1, 2001 · #01077
CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Hazard
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"
- Type
- Air Conditioners
- Manufacturer
- Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc., of Cantano, Puerto Rico
- Model numbers
- 42RCA, 38RCA
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Independent dealers and technicians in Puerto Rico sold these air conditioners, from January 1998 through September 1999, for between $800 and $2,000.
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.