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Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking

CPSC · 07508 · published 2006-11-30

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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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, of Qingdao, China

PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)

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