Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking

Active Recall Announced November 30, 2006 CPSC #07508

Quick answer

Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking is CPSC recall #07508, announced on November 30, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes 208-, 230- and 265-volt models of the Trane PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs). They were manufactured from about March 2006 through July 2006. The date code is F06C through F06G, and is written on the unit's Manufacturer's Data Plate located behind the molded plastic cover above the power connection. The units have the following model numbers, also written on the Manufacturer's Data Plate: PTEE0701UAA PTEE1501UAA PTHE0902UAA PTEE0702UAA PTEE1502UAA PTHE1201UAA PTEE0901UAA PTHE0701UAA PTHE1202UAA PTEE0902UAA PTHE0702UAA PTHE1501UAA PTEE1201UAA PTHE0901UAA PTHE1502UAA PTEE1202UAA The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, The Trane Co., 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..

Hazard

The recall includes 208-, 230- and 265-volt models of the Trane PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs). They were manufactured from about March 2006 through July 2006. The date code is F06C through F06G, and is written on the unit's Manufacturer's Data Plate located behind the molded plastic cover above the power connection. The units have the following model numbers, also written on the Manufacturer's Data Plate: PTEE0701UAA PTEE1501UAA PTHE0902UAA PTEE0702UAA PTEE1502UAA PTHE1201UAA PTEE0901UAA PTHE0701UAA PTHE1202UAA PTEE0902UAA PTHE0702UAA PTHE1501UAA PTEE1201UAA PTHE0901UAA PTHE1502UAA PTEE1202UAA

Affected products

PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)

Recalled brands

Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, The Trane Co., 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.

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.

Recall date

November 30, 2006

Categories

Air Conditioners

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07508?

CPSC recall #07508 covers Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 30, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes 208-, 230- and 265-volt models of the Trane PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs). They were manufactured from about March 2006 through July 2006. The date code is F06C through F06G, and is written on the unit's Manufacturer's Data Plate located behind the molded plastic cover above the power connection. The units have the following model numbers, also written on the Manufacturer's Data Plate: PTEE0701UAA PTEE1501UAA PTHE0902UAA PTEE0702UAA PTEE1502UAA PTHE1201UAA PTEE0901UAA PTHE0701UAA PTHE1202UAA PTEE0902UAA PTHE0702UAA PTHE1501UAA PTEE1201UAA PTHE0901UAA PTHE1502UAA PTEE1202UAA

What is the remedy for recall #07508?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07508 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Trane-Recalls-Air-Conditioners-after-Incidents-of-Units-Smoking. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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