CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04569
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) units
Published April 19, 2025 · Recall initiated: July 27, 2004
What's the hazard
The rotary dial switch on these units can be positioned between the high and low speed fan setting. This can cause the units to overheat and possibly catch fire.
What to do
Owners of these units should contact Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. for instructions on receiving a free repair. Until the repair is made, consumers should not use the PTACs in the heating mode.
Recall details
- Brand
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas
- Manufacturer
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, Texas
- Distributor
- Commercial customers, such as property owners or construction and air conditioning contractors by Friedrich or its manufacturer's representatives directly. They also were sold through local, regional and national HVAC distributors primarily to commercial customers. These PTAC units were sold throughout the U.S., between November 2002 and December 2003, for about $500 to $600.
- Country
- US
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