GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
CPSC Recall #11-247 — June 13, 2011
Product
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
General Electric and Sharp have received four reports of incidents involving smoke and/or fire with the air conditioning and heating units. In two of the reported incidents, fire extended beyond the air conditioning and heating unit, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 90,600
Sold At
General Electric authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from March 2010 through March 2011 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Manufacturer
Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan
Manufactured In
China