CPSC recall 05-104, announced February 11, 2005, covers Trane and American Standard Gas-Electric heating/cooling units (about 18,200 units). A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers with recalled units are being contacted by the independent dealers that installed them. Recall contact: call (888) 556-0125, 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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The units have identification plates displaying the model number; serial number; and the year, month and day of manufacture.
Which products are included?
The recalled units include 2- through 5-ton Trane and American Standard heating and air conditioning packaged units. Affected units are combination gas heat and air conditioning systems installed outdoors only. Gas furnaces installed indoors are not included in this recall. The units have identification plates displaying the model number; serial number; and the year, month and day of manufacture. The plate is located on one end of the unit. The first four digits of all serial numbers indicate the year, fiscal week and day of manufacture. The recall includes: - All units with model numbers beginning with YCP or YCX and having serial numbers beginning with 3383 through 4475; - All units with model number beginning with YCY or YCZ and having serial numbers beginning with 4282 through 4475.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark.
Incidents and injuries
Trane has received five reports of gas valve cracks, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers with recalled units are being contacted by the independent dealers that installed them. Consumers who think they have recalled units and have not yet been contacted, should call their installer for more information. Using their model and serial numbers, consumers also can visit the firms' Web sites to confirm if their unit is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled units should contact their installer to arrange for a free inspection.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trane and American Standard, divisions of American Standard
- Manufacturer
- Trane and American Standard, divisions of American Standard Inc., of Tyler, Texas
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 05-104
- Units
- About 18,200
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent dealers and installers sold these units between October 2003 and December 2004.
Trane and American Standard Gas-Electric heating/cooling units
CPSC product type: Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Recall contact information
Contact Trane/American Standard toll-free at (888) 556-0125 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.trane.com or www.americanstandardair.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
