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Affected model numbers
PTEE0701UAAPTEE1501UAAPTHE0902UAAPTEE0702UAAPTEE1502UAAPTHE1201UAAPTEE0901UAAPTHE0701UAAPTHE1202UAAPTEE0902UAAPTHE0702UAAPTHE1501UAAPTEE1201UAAPTHE0901UAAPTHE1502UAAPTEE1202UAACheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PTEE0701UAA, PTEE1501UAA, PTHE0902UAA, PTEE0702UAA, PTEE1502UAA, PTHE1201UAA, PTEE0901UAA, PTHE0701UAA, PTHE1202UAA, PTEE0902UAA, PTHE0702UAA, PTHE1501UAA, PTEE1201UAA, PTHE0901UAA, PTHE1502UAA, PTEE1202UAA.
Why it was recalled
The heating element on these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal, could short circuit. If the electric heater on one of those units short-circuits, wiring problems on 265-volt models could allow the unit to remain energized while the unit's fan is turned off, causing it to overheat and smoke.
Incidents and injuries
Individuals installing units observed smoking and smelled a burning odor in three units during installation testing procedures. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
The power connectors are being rewired or replaced, and the heaters will be visually inspected and replaced as necessary in the 265-volt models. Although there have been no incidents with the 208-volt and 230-volt models, Trane is still inspecting these units as a precaution. Trane has contacted the affected customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, of Qingdao, China
- Recall number
- 07-508
- Units
- About 10,580
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Trane distributors sold the recalled units to commercial customers for use in locations such as hotels and office buildings from May 2006 to July 2006.
- Distributor
- The Trane Co., of Piscataway, N.J.
PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Trane at (800)235-2152 or at (931) 648-5047, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to buddy.sholar@trane.com
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