GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard
GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors
Date of Recall
2010-02-18CPSC Release Number
10-141Manufactured In
USACompany Phone Number
(877) 243-5086Units
About 9,400 unitsDistributor
GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc., of Billerica, Mass.Problem/Hazard
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
GE has received three reports in which a cracked capacitor caused the product to overheat and smoke. No injuries have been reported.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.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.Consumer 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.comRecall Comments
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