American Standard Stand-alone AccuClean Air Filtration Systems

Description: Trane CleanEffects? and American Standard AccuClean? Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 August 3, 2007 Alert #07-567 Trane CleanEffects? and American Standard AccuClean? Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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 TFD145ALFR000A TFD14DALFR000A TFD215ALAH000A TFD175ALFR000A TFD17DALFR000A TFD235ALAH000A TFD210ALFR000A TFD21DALFR000A TFD260ALAH000A TFD245ALFR000A TFD24DALFR000A AccuClean models AFD145ALFR000A AFD14DALFR000A AFD215ALAH000A AFD175ALFR000A AFD17DALFR000A AFD235ALAH000A AFD210ALFR000A AFD21DALFR000A AFD260ALAH000A AFD245ALFR000A 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 [Learn More]