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Affected model numbers
T8010T8010-CT8011T8011-CT5010T5010-CT5011T5011-C33ZCT55CO233ZCT56CO2The model number is not found on the sensor.
Why 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
- 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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