CPSC recall 14-737, announced June 24, 2014, covers Trane XB300 and American Standard Silver SI Air Conditioning Systems (about 100,600 units). The ground screws used in some units do not have the two threads required to provide sufficient grounding, posing a shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately turn off the cooling unit via the main breaker switch and check the model information. Recall contact: call (800) 945-5884, or go to www.trane.com/residential.
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
XB3002TTM3018A1000A2TTM3024A1000A2TTM3030A1000A2TTM3036A1000A2TTM3042A1000A2TTM3048A1000A2TTM3060A1000A4A7M3018A1000A4A7M3024A1000A4A7M3030A1000A4A7M3036A1000A4A7M3042A1000A4A7M3048A1000A4A7M3060A1000A4TTM3018A1000A4TTM3018A1000B4TTM3018A1000C4TTM3024A1000A4TTM3024A1000B4TTM3024A1000C4TTM3024B1000A4TTM3030A1000A4TTM3030A1000B4TTM3030A1000C4TTM3030B1000A4TTM3036A1000A4TTM3036A1000B4TTM3036A1000C4TTM3042A1000A4TTM3042A1000B4TTM3042A1000C4TTM3048A1000A4TTM3048A1000B4TTM3048A1000C4TTM3060A1000A4TTM3060A1000B4TTM3060A1000C15THThe Trane or American Standard logo is affixed to the front and model numbers are printed on the silver nameplate on the back of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 37 models of Trane XB300 and American Standard brand Silver SI split system outdoor cooling units. The units are gray and have a black grated front. The units were sold in two sizes: 25.5 inches deep by 23.5 inches wide by 28.83 inches tall and 28.83 inches deep by 28.48 inches wide by 29.28 inches tall. The Trane or American Standard logo is affixed to the front and model numbers are printed on the silver nameplate on the back of the unit. Models included in the recall are: 2TTM3018A1000A* 2TTM3024A1000A* 2TTM3030A1000A* 2TTM3036A1000A* 2TTM3042A1000A* 2TTM3048A1000A* 2TTM3060A1000A* 4A7M3018A1000A* 4A7M3024A1000A* 4A7M3030A1000A* 4A7M3036A1000A* 4A7M3042A1000A* 4A7M3048A1000A* 4A7M3060A1000A* 4TTM3018A1000A* 4TTM3018A1000B* 4TTM3018A1000C* 4TTM3024A1000A* 4TTM3024A1000B* 4TTM3024A1000C* 4TTM3024B1000A* 4TTM3030A1000A* 4TTM3030A1000B* 4TTM3030A1000C* 4TTM3030B1000A* 4TTM3036A1000A* 4TTM3036A1000B* 4TTM3036A1000C* 4TTM3042A1000A* 4TTM3042A1000B* 4TTM3042A1000C* 4TTM3048A1000A* 4TTM3048A1000B* 4TTM3048A1000C* 4TTM3060A1000A* 4TTM3060A1000B* 4TTM3060A1000C* *15th digit present on actual units is not represented on this list.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ground screws used in some units do not have the two threads required to provide sufficient grounding, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off the cooling unit via the main breaker switch and check the model information. Consumers with recalled air conditioning systems should contact Trane or their installer or service dealer for instructions on scheduling a free inspection and repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trane U.S.
- Manufacturer
- Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 14-737
- Units
- About 100,600
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Trane and American Standard independent distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2010 to March 2014 for between $890 and $1,000.
Trane XB300 and American Standard Silver SI Air Conditioning Systems
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
Trane toll-free at (800) 945-5884 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.trane.com/residential and click on "XB300 Product Recall" for more information. Consumers can also log onto www.americanstandardair.com/residential and click on "XB300 Product Recall" for more information.
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