GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard
USGE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. The sensors have a Telaire, Carrier, or no logo in front of the unit. The model number is not found on the sensor. Determining if a sensor is included in this recall requires inspection of the internal components of the unit.
Affected Products
GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/GE-Infrastructure-Sensing-Recalls-Commercial-CO2-and-Temperature-Sensors-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fb8e45fe30dc4661896702d206db8926.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of recalled sensor showing location of logo |
| Hazards › Name | The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | GE has received three reports in which a cracked capacitor caused the product to overheat and smoke. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors |
| Products › Type | Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors |
| Products › Category I D | 2171 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,400 units |
| Recall I D | 140 |
| Remedies › Name | Building owners should immediately contact GE Infrastructure Sensing for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall and if it can be used while awaiting a replacement sensor. Only authorized maintenance personnel should follow these instructions. Building owners with recalled sensors will receive a free replacement sensor. |
| Retailers › Name | Carrier, Automated Components Incorporated (ACI), Devices Inc., Direct Digital Controls, Trane, Alps Control Inc., ATS Control Management Inc. and KMC Controls between November 2000 and March 2005 for between $150 and $200. The recalled sensor was distributed for use in commercial buildings. |
| Recall Date | 2010-02-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. The sensors have a Telaire, Carrier, or no logo in front of the unit. The model number is not found on the sensor. Determining if a sensor is included in this recall requires inspection of the internal components of the unit. |
| Distributors › Name | GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 10141 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact GE Infrastructure Sensing toll-free at (877) 243-5086 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.gesensing.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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