Recalls / 2011-06-14

General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard

11247 · Recalled 2011-06-14 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the model and serial information. The following models and serials are included in this recall: Brand Model Number (Begins with) Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ41, AZ61 AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT and ZT AV, DV and FV

Hazards

An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

General Electric and Sharp have received four reports of incidents involving smoke and/or fire with the air conditioning and heating units. In two of the reported incidents, fire extended beyond the air conditioning and heating unit, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters		About 90,600

Parties

Manufacturer: Sharp Corp.
Distributor: GE Appliances and Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Made in: China
Sold at: General Electric authorized representatives, HVAC distributors nationwide, 000, 200.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (866) 918-8771 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall

Source: CPSC recall 11247. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.