GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire
Recall 16025 · Nov 3, 2015 · Ge
33,500
units affected
33,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16025
- Date
- Nov 3, 2015
- Company
- Ge
- Units affected
- 33,500
- Product
- GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heating Units
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves GE Zoneline Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and heating units with listed serial numbers. These units are most often used in hotels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Units with the following models and serial numbers are included in this recall: Brand Model Prefix Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ40E09E AZ41E07E AZ41E09E AZ41E12E AZ41E15E AZ61H07E AZ61H09E AZ61H12E AZ61H15E AT, AV, AZ, DT, DV, DZ, FT, FV, FZ, GS, GT, GV, GZ, HT, HV, HZ, LT, LV, LZ, MT, MV, MZ, RT, RV, RZ, ST, SV, SZ, TT, TV, TZ, VS, VT, VV, VZ, ZS, ZT, ZV, ZZ The model and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate that can be seen after removing the front panel.
What can happen
Moisture from outdoor air can accumulate near the unit's heater when the unit is operated with the vent door continuously open. This, along with two shorted electrical components, can create an electrical ground path and arcing, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should contact GE to schedule a free repair. Do not operate the PTAC unit with the external vent open while awaiting a free repair. Property maintenance personnel should remove the unit's front panel and locate the vent door control lever at the left side of the Zoneline unit to ensure the lever is in the closed position.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- GE has received three reports involving smoke and/or fire associated with the unit's heater resulting in about $30,000 of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- GE authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from January 2010 through December 2013 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge zoneline® air conditioners and heating units?
Consumers should contact GE to schedule a free repair. Do not operate the PTAC unit with the external vent open while awaiting a free repair. Property maintenance personnel should remove the unit's front panel and locate the vent door control lever at the left side of the Zoneline unit to ensure the lever is in the.
What is the hazard?
Moisture from outdoor air can accumulate near the unit's heater when the unit is operated with the vent door continuously open. This, along with two shorted electrical components, can create an electrical ground path and arcing, posing a risk of fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.