Trane and American Standard Recall Accessory Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced August 14, 2015 CPSC #15746

Quick answer

Trane and American Standard Recall Accessory Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15746, announced on August 14, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Trane and American Standard brand accessory heaters manufactured between November 2014 and March 2015 and installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers as a primary or secondary heat source. Models included in the recall are BAYEVBC15BK1BAA (15 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1447B2BP1X through 1512B2CDDX and Model BAYEVCC25BK1BAA (25 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1503B2AP0X through 1513B2BHXX. Due to the electrical risk, only a certified HVAC repair person should verify the model and serial numbers on the nameplate on the inside of the air handler. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the heater function by switching the system to cooling mode or off, and contact their trane or american standard independent dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement. the system's air conditioning or cooling function may still be used. trane is contacting its customers directly.. Affected brand: Trane U.S. Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Trane and American Standard brand accessory heaters manufactured between November 2014 and March 2015 and installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers as a primary or secondary heat source. Models included in the recall are BAYEVBC15BK1BAA (15 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1447B2BP1X through 1512B2CDDX and Model BAYEVCC25BK1BAA (25 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1503B2AP0X through 1513B2BHXX. Due to the electrical risk, only a certified HVAC repair person should verify the model and serial numbers on the nameplate on the inside of the air handler.

Affected products

Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers

Recalled brands

Trane U.S. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function by switching the system to cooling mode or off, and contact their Trane or American Standard independent dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement. The system's air conditioning or cooling function may still be used. Trane is contacting its customers directly.

Recall date

August 14, 2015

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15746?

CPSC recall #15746 covers Trane and American Standard Recall Accessory Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 14, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Trane and American Standard brand accessory heaters manufactured between November 2014 and March 2015 and installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers as a primary or secondary heat source. Models included in the recall are BAYEVBC15BK1BAA (15 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1447B2BP1X through 1512B2CDDX and Model BAYEVCC25BK1BAA (25 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1503B2AP0X through 1513B2BHXX. Due to the electrical risk, only a certified HVAC repair person should verify the model and serial numbers on the nameplate on the inside of the air handler.

What is the remedy for recall #15746?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15746 is consumers should immediately stop using the heater function by switching the system to cooling mode or off, and contact their trane or american standard independent dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement. the system's air conditioning or cooling function may still be used. trane is contacting its 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 and American Standard Recall Accessory Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/2015/Trane-and-American-Standard-Recall-Accessory-Heaters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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