CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico

Active Recall Announced February 1, 2001 CPSC #01077

Quick answer

CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico is CPSC recall #01077, announced on February 1, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.. Affected brand: Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners"

Recalled brands

Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.

Recall date

February 1, 2001

Categories

Air Conditioners

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01077?

CPSC recall #01077 covers CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 1, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #01077?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01077 is consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Carrier-Puerto-Rico-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Conditioners-Sold-in-Puerto-Rico. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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