CPSC2014-06-24
Trane Recalls Air Conditioning Systems Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas
Hazard
The ground screws used in some units do not have the two threads required to provide sufficient grounding, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off the cooling unit via the main breaker switch and check the model information. Consumers with recalled air conditioning systems should contact Trane or their installer or service dealer for instructions on scheduling a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Trane and American Standard independent distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2010 to March 2014 for between $890 and $1,000.
Affected count
About 100,600
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Trane XB300 and American Standard Silver SI Air Conditioning Systems
Consumer contact
Trane toll-free at (800) 945-5884 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.trane.com/residential and click on "XB300 Product Recall" for more information. Consumers can also log onto www.americanstandardair.com/residential and click on "XB300 Product Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Trane-Recalls-Air-Conditioning-SystemsDon't want to check this manually?
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