Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers
CPSC Recall #15-746 — August 14, 2015
Product
Accessory heaters installed in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers
Description
Heaters in TAM7 and TAM8 air handlers installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat.
Hazard
Heaters installed with reverse polarity on one of the breakers can cause the heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 3,900
Sold At
Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from January 2015 to April 2015 for about $120.
Importer
Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas
Manufactured In
Mexico