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

Reported: June 14, 2011 Initiated: June 14, 2011 #11247

Product 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

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 90,600
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/General-Electric-Sharp-Recalls-GE-Air-Conditioning-and-Heating-Units-Due-to-Fire-Hazard1

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan. Units affected: About 90,600.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 14, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11247.

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