The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 7 announced the recall of about 185,000 Carrier Corp. packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP) due to a fire hazard.

For detailed information on the recalled air conditioners and heat pumps, go to the manufacturer’s recall page or read the CPSC's announcement.

If you own one of the affected models, do not use the heating mode until it has been inspected as per Carrier's instructions. You can contact Carrier (800-761-8492, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) to receive a free repair.