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Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking

Recall 07-508 · November 30, 2006 · Trane

What to doThe power connectors are being rewired or replaced, and the heaters will be visually inspected and replaced as necessary in the 265-volt models. Although there have been no incidents with the 208-volt and 230-volt models, Trane is still inspecting these units as a precaution. Trane has contacted the affected customers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-508 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 30, 2006
Brand
Trane
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 10,580
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall includes 208-, 230- and 265-volt models of the Trane PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs). They were manufactured from about March 2006 through July 2006. The date code is F06C through F06G, and is written on the unit's Manufacturer's Data Plate located behind the molded plastic cover above the power connection. The units have the following model numbers, also written on the Manufacturer's Data Plate: PTEE0701UAA PTEE1501UAA PTHE0902UAA PTEE0702UAA PTEE1502UAA PTHE1201UAA PTEE0901UAA PTHE0701UAA PTHE1202UAA PTEE0902UAA PTHE0702UAA PTHE1501UAA PTEE1201UAA PTHE0901UAA PTHE1502UAA PTEE1202UAA

Is my product affected?

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  • PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) · About 10,580 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Air Conditioner
Recalled Air Conditioner

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Trane distributors sold the recalled units to commercial customers for use in locations such as hotels and office buildings from May 2006 to July 2006.; Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, of Qingdao, China; The Trane Co., of Piscataway, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

Individuals installing units observed smoking and smelled a burning odor in three units during installation testing procedures. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Trane at (800)235-2152 or at (931) 648-5047, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to buddy.sholar@trane.com

Recall history and context

Trane appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Trane recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) (About 10,580 units). The recall includes 208-, 230- and 265-volt models of the Trane PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

The power connectors are being rewired or replaced, and the heaters will be visually inspected and replaced as necessary in the 265-volt models. Although there have been no incidents with the 208-volt and 230-volt models, Trane is still inspecting these units as a precaution. Trane has contacted the affected customers directly.

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