Recalls / 2010-02-18

GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard

10141 · Recalled 2010-02-18 · CPSC page

Picture of recalled sensor showing location of logo

Description

This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. The sensors have a Telaire, Carrier, or no logo in front of the unit. The model number is not found on the sensor. Determining if a sensor is included in this recall requires inspection of the internal components of the unit.

Hazards

The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

GE has received three reports in which a cracked capacitor caused the product to overheat and smoke. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Building owners should immediately contact GE Infrastructure Sensing for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall and if it can be used while awaiting a replacement sensor. Only authorized maintenance personnel should follow these instructions. Building owners with recalled sensors will receive a free replacement sensor.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors		About 9,400 units

Parties

Distributor: GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Carrier, Automated Components Incorporated (ACI), Devices Inc., Direct Digital Controls, Trane, Alps Control Inc., ATS Control Management Inc., KMC Controls, March 2005 for, $200. The recalled sensor was distributed for use in commercial buildings.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact GE Infrastructure Sensing toll-free at (877) 243-5086 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.gesensing.com

Source: CPSC recall 10141. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.