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CPSCRecalled Aug 14, 2002 · #02227

CPSC, Carrier Guam Announce Recall of Room Air Conditioners

Hazard

Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard.

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Description

These are 7,000 BTU window air conditioners with model number 77ZFA007101. The recalled air conditioners have a serial number within the following ranges: 4895Y10001 to 4895Y10300 2196Y10001 to 2196Y10300 3096Y12302 to 3096Y12700 4396Y00101 to 4396Y00500 1697Y20873 to 1697Y21072 2097Y21165 to 2097Y21464 2997Y20457 to 2997Y20656 The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the plastic evaporator scroll behind the unit's front plastic grill. "Carrier" is written on the front of these units.

Product details

Product
BTU window air conditioners
Type
Air Conditioners
Manufacturer
Carrier Guam, of Tamuning, Guam
Model numbers
77ZFA007101, 4895Y10001, 4895Y10300, 2196Y10001, 2196Y10300, 3096Y12302, 3096Y12700, 4396Y00101, 4396Y00500, 1697Y20873, 1697Y21072, 2097Y21165, 2097Y21464, 2997Y20457, 2997Y20656
UPCs
Sold at
The Carrier Guam store in Tamuning, Guam, sold these air conditioners, from October 1995 through July 1997, for about $380.

What you should do

Consumers with one of these recalled air conditioners should call Carrier Guam, which will schedule a free inspection and repair visit. Alternatively, consumers may elect to purchase a brand new unit at half price, to replace the old unit.

View the official CPSC notice