PRA number
2008/10440
Published date
Product description
Models no 42Y & 42E with electric heating elements. Units are manufactured in Italy and are primarily used in commercial applications such as cooling and heating systems in hotels/motels.
What are the defects?
The problem was caused by an accumulation of negative conditions mainly unsatisfactory maintenance and incorrect installation. These negative conditions may favour an elongation of the heating element that in turn may cause the edge of the heating element pushing to the side of the unit, causing a wire cut. This wire cut may lead to an electric ark, which may lead to a spark which could cause a fire.
What are the hazards?
Fire
What should consumers do?
Carrier Air Conditioning will identify and contact all end users.
Supplier
Carrier Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
