Recall #07-567 · Published August 3, 2007

Stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean Air Filtration Systems

Trane CleanEffects™ and American Standard AccuClean™ Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean Air Filtration Systems from Trane on August 3, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers with an air handler unit should stop using the recalled systems immediately. To turn off the system, push and hold the round power button on the front of the air cleaner door for about three seconds until the LED panel illuminates. Release the power button. The LED panel will remain lit for about 15 seconds and then go out. Affected consumers will be notified directly about receiving a free replacement collection cell.

Trane CleanEffects
Trane CleanEffects
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

TFD145ALFR000ATFD14DALFR000ATFD215ALAH000ATFD175ALFR000ATFD17DALFR000ATFD235ALAH000ATFD210ALFR000ATFD21DALFR000ATFD260ALAH000ATFD245ALFR000ATFD24DALFR000AAFD145ALFR000AAFD14DALFR000AAFD215ALAH000AAFD175ALFR000AAFD17DALFR000AAFD235ALAH000AAFD210ALFR000AAFD21DALFR000AAFD260ALAH000AAFD245ALFR000A
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: TFD145ALFR000A, TFD14DALFR000A, TFD215ALAH000A, TFD175ALFR000A, TFD17DALFR000A, TFD235ALAH000A, TFD210ALFR000A, TFD21DALFR000A, TFD260ALAH000A, TFD245ALFR000A, TFD24DALFR000A, AFD145ALFR000A, AFD14DALFR000A, AFD215ALAH000A, AFD175ALFR000A, AFD17DALFR000A, AFD235ALAH000A, AFD210ALFR000A, AFD21DALFR000A, AFD260ALAH000A, AFD245ALFR000A.

Why it was recalled

Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Trane has received twelve reports of overheating and property damage limited to HVAC equipment. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers with an air handler unit should stop using the recalled systems immediately. To turn off the system, push and hold the round power button on the front of the air cleaner door for about three seconds until the LED panel illuminates. Release the power button. The LED panel will remain lit for about 15 seconds and then go out. Affected consumers will be notified directly about receiving a free replacement collection cell.

Product and sales details

Brand
Trane
Manufacturer
Trane, of Tyler, Texas
Recall number
07-567
Units
About 135,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from December 2005 through June 2007 for about $1,400 (installed).

Stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean Air Filtration Systems

CPSC product type: Air Cleaners/Purifiers

Recall contact information

Contact Trane toll-free at (800) 945-5884 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.trane.com (for CleanEffects owners) or www.americanstandardair.com (for AccuClean owners).

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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