GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-02-18). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C…. About 9,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10141 |
| Published | 2010-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors |
| Products | GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors |
| Firm named in the title | GE Infrastructure Sensing |
| Firms | GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 9,400 |
| Model numbers | T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011, T5011-C, CO2, 33ZCT55CO2, 33ZCT56CO2 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
GE has received three reports in which a cracked capacitor caused the product to overheat and smoke. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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