CPSC recall 15-746, announced August 14, 2015, covers Trane U.S. Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers (about 3,900 units). Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function by switching the system to cooling mode or off, and contact their Trane or American Standard independent dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement. Recall contact: call 844-866-8429, 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
Due to the electrical risk, only a certified HVAC repair person should verify the model and serial numbers on the nameplate on the inside of the air handler.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Trane and American Standard brand accessory heaters manufactured between November 2014 and March 2015 and installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers as a primary or secondary heat source. Models included in the recall are BAYEVBC15BK1BAA (15 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1447B2BP1X through 1512B2CDDX and Model BAYEVCC25BK1BAA (25 KW Electric Heater) with serial numbers 1503B2AP0X through 1513B2BHXX. Due to the electrical risk, only a certified HVAC repair person should verify the model and serial numbers on the nameplate on the inside of the air handler.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of the heaters tripping circuit breakers, including one report of heat-related damage to the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function by switching the system to cooling mode or off, and contact their Trane or American Standard independent dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement. The system's air conditioning or cooling function may still be used. Trane is contacting its customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trane U.S.
- Product type
- Space heaters
- Recall number
- 15-746
- Units
- About 3,900
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from January 2015 to April 2015 for about $120.
- Importer
- Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas
Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers
CPSC product type: Electric Heaters
Recall contact information
Trane toll-free at 844-866-8429 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trane.com/residential or www.americanstandardair.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
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