CPSC Recall in 2015: Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-065

Date: December 22, 2015

Product Name: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)

Recall Description:

The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Hazard Description:

The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.

Manufactured In:

Mexico