Recall #15-746 · Published August 14, 2015
Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers
CPSC published a recall notice for Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers from Trane U.S. Inc. on August 14, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official 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.
- Brand
- Trane U.S. Inc.
- Recall published
- August 14, 2015
- Units
- About 3,900
- Sold at / sales period
- Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from January 2015 to April 2015 for about $120.