CPSC2010-02-18
GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard
GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass.
Hazard
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Building owners should immediately contact GE Infrastructure Sensing for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall and if it can be used while awaiting a replacement sensor. Only authorized maintenance personnel should follow these instructions. Building owners with recalled sensors will receive a free replacement sensor.
Sold at
Carrier, Automated Components Incorporated (ACI), Devices Inc., Direct Digital Controls, Trane, Alps Control Inc., ATS Control Management Inc. and KMC Controls between November 2000 and March 2005 for between $150 and $200. The recalled sensor was distributed for use in commercial buildings.
Affected count
About 9,400 units
Injuries reported
GE has received three reports in which a cracked capacitor caused the product to overheat and smoke. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GE Infrastructure Sensing toll-free at (877) 243-5086 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.gesensing.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/GE-Infrastructure-Sensing-Recalls-Commercial-CO2-and-Temperature-Sensors-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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