CPSC2016-11-08
Trane Recalls Furnaces Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas
Hazard
The ground wire in the furnace's junction box can become loose. If an electrical component then fails and short circuits, the unit poses a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Trane to receive a free replacement junction box and free installation. The firm is contacting customers directly. Consumers should avoid contact with the furnaces until the junction box is replaced.
Sold at
Trane, American Standard and Ameristar independent dealers nationwide from July 2016 through August 2016 for between $400 and $4,000.
Affected count
About 17,700
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Furnaces
Consumer contact
Trane at 800-945-5884 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trane.com/residential, www.americanstandardair.com, or www.ameristarac.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trane-Recalls-FurnacesDon't want to check this manually?
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