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General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard

Name: General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan
SKU: CPSC-11247
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 14, 2011Recall ID: 11247Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the model and serial information. The following models and serials are included in this recall: Brand Model Number (Begins with) Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ41, AZ61 AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT and ZT AV, DV and FV

Affected Products

GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/General-Electric-Sharp-Recalls-GE-Air-Conditioning-and-Heating-Units-Due-to-Fire-Hazard1
Title	General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11247.11247.jpg
Hazards › Name	An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	General Electric and Sharp have received four reports of incidents involving smoke and/or fire with the air conditioning and heating units. In two of the reported incidents, fire extended beyond the air conditioning and heating unit, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
Products › Type	Air Conditioners
Products › Category I D	67897
Products › Number Of Units	About 90,600
Recall I D	696
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.
Retailers › Name	General Electric authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from March 2010 through March 2011 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Recall Date	2011-06-14T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the model and serial information. The following models and serials are included in this recall: Brand Model Number (Begins with) Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ41, AZ61 AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT and ZT AV, DV and FV
Distributors › Name	GE Appliances and Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Recall Number	11247
Manufacturers › Name	Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (866) 918-8771 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall
Last Publish Date	2016-07-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmSharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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