GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-11-03 · 16025
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16025
Date
2015-11-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heating Units
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
GE authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from January 2010 through December 2013 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Importer(s)
GE Appliances, of Louisville, KY
Country of manufacture
China
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.