CPSCGeneral Alert

GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire

Name: GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire
Brand: GE
SKU: CPSC-16025
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 3, 2015Recall ID: 16025Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heating Units

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GE-Recalls-GE-Air-Conditioning-and-Heating-Units
Title	GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16025.GE%2520Zoneline%2520AC-Heating%2520Units.png
Images › 1 › Caption	GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heating Units
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16025.GE%2520Zoneline%2520front%2520panel%2520removed.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	GE Zoneline with front panel removed
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heating Units
Products › Type	Air Conditioners
Products › Category I D	67897
Products › Number Of Units	About 33,500
Recall I D	6561
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	GE Appliances, of Louisville, KY
Retailers › Name	GE authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from January 2010 through December 2013 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Recall Date	2015-11-03T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	16025
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	GE toll free at 866-723-2697 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.geappliances.com/products/recall or www.geappliances.com and click the Recall Information tab for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-11-03T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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