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CPSCRecalled Jun 14, 2011 · #11247

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

Hazard

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

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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

Product details

Product
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
Type
Air Conditioners
Manufacturer
Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan
Model numbers
AZ41, AZ61
UPCs
Sold at
General Electric authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from March 2010 through March 2011 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice