Recall #10-141 · Published February 18, 2010
GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors
CPSC published a recall notice for GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors from GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc. on February 18, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official 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.
- Recall published
- February 18, 2010
- Units
- About 9,400 units
- Sold at / sales period
- Carrier, Automated Components Incorporated (ACI), Devices Inc., Direct Digital Controls, Trane, Alps Control Inc., ATS Control Management Inc. and KMC Controls between November 2000 and March 2005 for between $150 and $200. The recalled sensor was distributed for use in commercial buildings.