CPSC recall 18731
Carrier WeatherExpert commercial packaged rooftop HVAC units with humidimizer option
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-03-19
On 2018-03-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Carrier WeatherExpert commercial packaged rooftop HVAC units with humidimizer option by Carrier M Xico, citing the HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18731 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-03-19 |
| Published | 2018-03-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Carrier M Xico |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Carrier WeatherExpert commercial packaged rooftop HVAC units with humidimizer option | 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.
Reason
The HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Carrier-Recalls-to-Repair-Commercial-Rooftop-HVAC-Units-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert
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