CPSC recall 11-247, announced June 14, 2011, covers GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters (about 90,600 units). An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 918-8771, or go to www.geappliances.com/products/recall.
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 following models and serials are included in this recall: Brand Model Number (Begins with) Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ41, AZ61 AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT and ZT AV, DV and FV
Which products are included?
This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the model and serial information. The following models and serials are included in this recall: Brand Model Number (Begins with) Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ41, AZ61 AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT and ZT AV, DV and FV
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
General Electric and Sharp have received four reports of incidents involving smoke and/or fire with the air conditioning and heating units. In two of the reported incidents, fire extended beyond the air conditioning and heating unit, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GE Zoneline
- Manufacturer
- Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 11-247
- Units
- About 90,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- General Electric authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from March 2010 through March 2011 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
- Distributor
- GE Appliances and Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (866) 918-8771 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall
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