GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
Description: This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the model and serial information. The following models and serials are included in this recall: BrandModel Number (Begins with)Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ41, AZ61 AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT and ZT AV, DV and FV [Learn More]
About 90,600 units were affected by this recall.
General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
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GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 06/14/2011 |
| Recall ID | 696 |
| Recall Number | 11247 |
| Product Type | Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| Hazard | An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (866) 918-8771 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall |
| Last Updated | 07/06/2016 |
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