Trane and American Standard Recall Accessory Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15746 · Aug 14, 2015 · Trane and American Standard
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15746
- Date
- Aug 14, 2015
- Company
- Trane and American Standard
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from January 2015 to April 2015 for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled accessory heaters installed in tam7 and tam8 air handlers?
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.
What is the hazard?
Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.