The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·99158·Announced 1999-08-18

Trane and American Standard Recall Accessory Electric Heaters Due to Fire Risk

Trane and American Standard are recalling 9,900 accessory electric heaters because incorrectly routed wires can cause excessive heat and fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury or property damage has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Trane Company and American Standard Inc. are voluntarily recalling 9,900 accessory electric heaters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These heaters are used to provide supplemental heat in heat pump or electric heating systems. The recall was initiated because incorrectly routed wires can cause the accessory heater to continually cycle on and off, generating excessive heat that could catch nearby combustibles on fire.

The recalled units are sold as components in various models of Trane and American Standard brand air handlers, which are the indoor components of consumer heating and air conditioning systems. The specific model numbers for the recalled heater units are BAYHTR1419A and B. The heaters were sold nationwide by independent installers from October 1997 through May 1999 for between $250 and $400. Trane and American Standard are aware of four reports of heaters continually running, but no property damage or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should remove any combustible material from around the air handlers containing these recalled heaters. To receive a free inspection and repair if needed, consumers should contact their local independent Trane or American Standard dealer. Assistance in locating a dealer can be obtained by calling Trane at (888) 556-0125 or visiting their website.

The recalled product

Product
American Standard accessory electric heaters
Manufacturer
Trane
Category
Consumer Product — Home Heating
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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