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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 18, 2010Serious
GE Infrastructure Sensing Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Building owners should immediately contact GE Infrastructure Sensing for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall and if it can be used while awaiting a replacement sensor. Only authorized maintenance personnel should follow these instructions. Building owners with recalled sensors will receive a free replacement sensor.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact GE Infrastructure Sensing toll-free at (877) 243-5086 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.gesensing.com
The product
This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. The sensors have a Telaire, Carrier, or no logo in front of the unit. The model number is not found on the sensor. Determining if a sensor is included in this recall requires inspection of the internal components of the unit.
Details
- Units affected
- About 9,400 units
- Recall date
- February 18, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- GE has received three reports in which a cracked capacitor caused the product to overheat and smoke. No injuries have been reported.
T801033ZCT55CO2T8010-C
Carrier, Automated Components Incorporated (ACI), Devices Inc., Direct Digital Controls, Trane, Alps Control Inc., ATS Control Management Inc. and KMC Controls between November 2000 and March 2005 for between $150 and $200. The recalled sensor was distributed for use in commercial buildings.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard”
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