Trane Recalls Air Conditioning Systems Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 14737 · Jun 24, 2014 · Trane
100,600
units affected
100,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14737
- Date
- Jun 24, 2014
- Company
- Trane
- Units affected
- 100,600
- Product
- Trane XB300 and American Standard Silver SI Air Conditioning Systems
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Trane and American Standard independent distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2010 to March 2014 for between $890 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trane xb300 and american standard silver si air conditioning systems?
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.
What is the hazard?
The ground screws used in some units do not have the two threads required to provide sufficient grounding, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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.