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GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: February 18, 2010 Initiated: February 18, 2010 #10141

Product Description

This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. The sensors have a Telaire, Carrier, or no logo in front of the unit. The model number is not found on the sensor. Determining if a sensor is included in this recall requires inspection of the internal components of the unit.

Reason for Recall

The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Building owners should immediately contact GE Infrastructure Sensing for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall and if it can be used while awaiting a replacement sensor. Only authorized maintenance personnel should follow these instructions. Building owners with recalled sensors will receive a free replacement sensor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. The sensors have a Telaire, Carrier, or no logo in front of the unit. The model number is not found on the sensor. Determining if a sensor is included in this recall requires inspection of the internal components of the unit.. Recalled by GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass.. Units affected: About 9,400 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Building owners should immediately contact GE Infrastructure Sensing for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall and if it can be used while awaiting a replacement sensor. Only authorized maintenance personnel should follow these instructions. Building owners with recalled sensors will receive a free replacement sensor.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 18, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10141.