Product Recall Number: 17-150
Why was Carrier Greenspeed™ and Bryant Evolution Extreme™ Heat Pumps recalled?
The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-150
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-05-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Carrier Greenspeed™ and Bryant Evolution Extreme™ Heat Pumps
Description: This recall involves 2, 3, 4, and 5 ton size heat pump units sold under the Carrier Greenspeed and Bryant Evolution Extreme brand names. The units are used for cooling and heating homes. The Carrier Greenspeed model numbers are: 25VNA024, 25VNA036, 25VNA048, and 25VNA060. The Bryant Evolution Extreme model numbers are: 280ANV024, 280ANV036, 280ANV048, and 280ANV060. The model number can be found on the unit nameplate (or rating plate) located on one side of the unit’s exterior. On the Bryant unit, there is a label on top of the unit that reads “Bryant Evolution System.”
Hazard Description: The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 23,300 (In addition about 2,000 sold in Canada)
Incidents: Carrier has received 41 reports of the heat pumps overheating. No injuries, fires or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replacement fuse board installed by authorized Carrier or Bryant technicians.
Sold At: Sears stores and HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2011 through August 2016 for between $12,000 and $18,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed