CPSC recall 10-141, announced February 18, 2010, covers GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors (about 9,400 units). The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 243-5086, or go to www.gesensing.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 model number is not found on the sensor.
Which products are included?
This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. The sensors have a Telaire, Carrier, or no logo in front of the unit. The model number is not found on the sensor. Determining if a sensor is included in this recall requires inspection of the internal components of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
GE has received three reports in which a cracked capacitor caused the product to overheat and smoke. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GE Infrastructure Sensing
- Recall number
- 10-141
- Units
- About 9,400 units
- Manufactured in
- United States
- 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.
- Distributor
- GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass.
GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors
CPSC product type: Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact GE Infrastructure Sensing toll-free at (877) 243-5086 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.gesensing.com
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