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Affected model numbers
BAYEVBC15BK1BAABAYEVCC25BK1BAADue to the electrical risk, only a certified HVAC repair person should verify the model and serial numbers on the nameplate on the inside of the air handler.
Why it was recalled
Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of the heaters tripping circuit breakers, including one report of heat-related damage to the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function by switching the system to cooling mode or off, and contact their Trane or American Standard independent dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement. The system's air conditioning or cooling function may still be used. Trane is contacting its customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trane U.S. Inc.
- Recall number
- 15-746
- Units
- About 3,900
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from January 2015 to April 2015 for about $120.
- Importer
- Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas
Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers
CPSC product type: Electric Heaters
Recall contact information
Trane toll-free at 844-866-8429 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trane.com/residential or www.americanstandardair.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
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