General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters |
| Units | About 90,600 |
| Hazards | An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair. |
| Manufacturers | Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan |
Details
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
Consumer 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
