CPSC recall 01-507, announced January 24, 2001, covers Trane Voyager Series Combination Gas Furnace and Electric Air Conditioning Units (967 units). One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the heat exchanger. The notice reports no incidents. Call the local independent Trane or American Standard dealer for a free inspection and replacement, if needed. Recall contact: call (800) 940-1344, or go to www.trane.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The recalled products include the following model designations: YCD036C1H_ _ _ YCD060CWH_ _ _ YCD048C1H_ _ _ YCH060C1H_ _ _ YCH048C1H_ _ _ YCH060C3H_ _ _ YCD060C1H_ _ _ YCH060C4H_ _ _ YCD060C1H_ _ _ YCD060C3H_ _ _ YCD060C4H_ _ _ A name plate bearing each unit's model and serial number is located on the outside sheet metal at the end of the unit where the propeller fan is visible on top, directly to the left of the exposed outdoor coils.
Which products are included?
The Voyager series of light commercial rooftop air conditioners with electric cooling and gas-fired heat exchangers, which are installed in schools and commercial applications, have 120,000 to 135,00 BTU heating capacity and three- to five-ton cooling capacity in horizontal and downflow configurations. The Voyager series has been manufactured by Trane since 1988 and is distributed under the Trane® and American Standard® brand names. The recalled units were manufactured between June 1, 2000 and August 16, 2000 and have serial numbers beginning with R21 through and including R33. The recalled products include the following model designations: YCD036C1H_ _ _ YCD060CWH_ _ _ YCD048C1H_ _ _ YCH060C1H_ _ _ YCH048C1H_ _ _ YCH060C3H_ _ _ YCD060C1H_ _ _ YCH060C4H_ _ _ YCD060C1H_ _ _ YCD060C3H_ _ _ YCD060C4H_ _ _ A name plate bearing each unit's model and serial number is located on the outside sheet metal at the end of the unit where the propeller fan is visible on top, directly to the left of the exposed outdoor coils.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the heat exchanger. This could allow flue gases, including carbon monoxide, to enter the building airstream. This could result in serious injury or death to building occupants.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Call the local independent Trane or American Standard dealer for a free inspection and replacement, if needed. Trane will completely replace the heat exchanger end plate and internal flue gas tube assemblies in all recalled units at no cost to the consumer.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trane Voyager Series Combination Gas
- Manufacturer
- The Trane Company, of Tyler, Texas, a division of American Standard Companies Inc.
- Product type
- Air conditioners, Furnaces
- Recall number
- 01-507
- Units
- 967
Trane Voyager Series Combination Gas Furnace and Electric Air Conditioning Units
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
For assistance in locating a local independent dealer, contact Trane at (800) 940-1344 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.trane.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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