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CPSCRecalled Mar 19, 2018 · #18731

Carrier® Recalls to Repair Commercial Rooftop HVAC Units Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Hazard

The HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

This recall involves Carrier WeatherExpert 6-23 ton, 48/50 series, light commercial rooftop HVAC units intended for use in commercial and institutional buildings and that have a factory installed dehumidification feature. The model numbers are 48/50LC07-26 with an A in the 6th digit and a 0 (zero) in the 14th digit of the model number (e.g., 48LCTA24F2M5-0S1B3). Note that dashes should be counted as digits in the model number. The serial numbers are 1214P to 3317P. The model and serial number can be found on the unit rating plate located on the back of the unit.

Product details

Product
Carrier WeatherExpert commercial packaged rooftop HVAC units with humidimizer option
Type
Manufacturer
Carrier México, S.A. de C.V.
Model numbers
50LC07-26, 48LCTA24F2M5-0S1B3, 1214P, 3317P
UPCs
Sold at
Carrier distributors nationwide from March 2014 to September 2017 for between $25,000 and $93,000.
Made in
Mexico

What you should do

Purchasers should immediately contact their Carrier dealer for a free repair, which consists of free replacement and installation of the electronic control board. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

View the official CPSC notice