CPSC2006-11-30
Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking
Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, of Qingdao, China
Hazard
The heating element on these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal, could short circuit. If the electric heater on one of those units short-circuits, wiring problems on 265-volt models could allow the unit to remain energized while the unit's fan is turned off, causing it to overheat and smoke.
Remedy
The power connectors are being rewired or replaced, and the heaters will be visually inspected and replaced as necessary in the 265-volt models. Although there have been no incidents with the 208-volt and 230-volt models, Trane is still inspecting these units as a precaution. Trane has contacted the affected customers directly.
Sold at
Trane distributors sold the recalled units to commercial customers for use in locations such as hotels and office buildings from May 2006 to July 2006.
Affected count
About 10,580
Injuries reported
Individuals installing units observed smoking and smelled a burning odor in three units during installation testing procedures. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Trane at (800)235-2152 or at (931) 648-5047, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to buddy.sholar@trane.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Trane-Recalls-Air-Conditioners-after-Incidents-of-Units-SmokingDon't want to check this manually?
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