The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E026000·Announced 2023-03-29

Carrier Transicold Refrigeration Units Recalled for Fire Risk

Carrier is recalling Transicold refrigeration units because a centrifugal clutch may overheat and break apart, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire caused by hot components falling onto flammable materials, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant property-damage reports or high-risk hazards.

Plain-English summary

Carrier Corporation is recalling certain Carrier Transicold refrigeration units, specifically Supra models 950, 950MT, and 960. The recall addresses a defect where the centrifugal clutch may overheat under certain conditions and break apart.

The defect poses a safety hazard because hot components from the clutch assembly may fall onto nearby flammable materials, such as leaves or other debris, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the panels around the clutch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2023. Owners may contact Carrier customer service at 1-800-448-1661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Carrier Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Refrigeration Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
15,046

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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