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Recall AlertU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Trane CleanEffects™ and American Standard AccuClean™ Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire HazardThe following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean Air Filtration Systems Units: About 135,000 Manufacturer: Trane, of Tyler, Texas Hazard: Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Trane has received twelve reports of overheating and property damage limited to HVAC equipment. No injuries have been reported. Description and Models: 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 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. Sold at: Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from December 2005 through June 2007 for about $1,400 (installed). Manufactured in: United States Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: Contact Trane toll-free at (888) 556-0125 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). Firm's Media Contact: Jerianne Thomas, 903-581-3325  Trane CleanEffects  American Standard AccuClean  Identification of Serial Number
--- Send the link for this page to a friend! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov. |
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