Trane CleanEffects™ and American Standard AccuClean™ Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean Air Filtration Systems
Date of Recall
2007-08-03CPSC Release Number
07-567Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 135,000Manufacturer
Trane, of Tyler, TexasSold By
Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from December 2005 through June 2007 for about $1,400 (installed).Problem/Hazard
Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Trane has received twelve reports of overheating and property damage limited to HVAC equipment. No injuries have been reported.Description
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: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).Recall Comments
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