General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-696.
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: Brand Model 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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-696.
Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact General Electric Authorized Representatives And Hvac Distributors Nationwide From March 2010 Through March 2011 For Between $1,000 And $1,200. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-696.
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
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General Electric Authorized Representatives And Hvac Distributors Nationwide From March 2010 Through March 2011 For Between $1,000 And $1,200. Recall FAQ
General Electric Authorized Representatives And Hvac Distributors Nationwide From March 2010 Through March 2011 For Between $1,000 And $1,200. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on June 14, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 90,600 units are potentially affected.