Trane CleanEffects™ and American Standard AccuClean™ Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07567 · announced August 3, 2007 · Trane · 135,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves whole-house air filtration units that were installed with consumers' air handlers or furnaces. They were sold as the Trane CleanEffects and the American Standard AccuClean systems. The recall involves air filtration systems with serial numbers prior to 7222***** and includes: CleanEffects models TFD145ALFR000A TFD14DALFR000A TFD215ALAH000A TFD175ALFR000A TFD17DALFR000A TFD235ALAH000A TFD210ALFR000A TFD21DALFR000A TFD260ALAH000A TFD245ALFR000A TFD24DALFR000A AccuClean models AFD145ALFR000A AFD14DALFR000A AFD215ALAH000A AFD175ALFR000A AFD17DALFR000A AFD235ALAH000A AFD210ALFR000A AFD21DALFR000A AFD260ALAH000A AFD245ALFR000A The serial and model numbers are located on the inside of the door of the air cleaning units. Models with other serial numbers; models installed as an integrated part of the air handler or furnace; and models with the "Perfect Fit" upgrade are not subject to this recall.
The hazard
Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers with an air handler unit should stop using the recalled systems immediately. To turn off the system, push and hold the round power button on the front of the air cleaner door for about three seconds until the LED panel illuminates. Release the power button. The LED panel will remain lit for about 15 seconds and then go out. Affected consumers will be notified directly about receiving a free replacement collection cell.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Trane has received twelve reports of overheating and property damage limited to HVAC equipment. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from December 2005 through June 2007 for about $1,400 (installed).
Consumer contact: Contact Trane toll-free at (800) 945-5884 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.trane.com (for CleanEffects owners) or www.americanstandardair.com (for AccuClean owners).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.