100,000 + air conditioning systems recalled for shock hazard!

Name of Product: Recalled: Trane XB300 and American Standard Silver SI Air Conditioning Systems

Why?  The ground screws used in some units do not have the two threads required to provide sufficient grounding, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

If you have one of these systems please call Trane toll-free at (888) 731-7561 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.trane.com/residential and click on “XB300 Product Recall” for more information. Consumers can also log onto http://www.americanstandardair.com and click on “XB300 Product Recall” for more information.

This recall involves 37 models of Trane XB300 and American Standard brand Silver SI split system outdoor cooling units. The units are gray and have a black grated front. The units were sold in two sizes, 25.5 inches deep by 23.5 inches wide by 28.83 inches tall and 28.83 inches deep by 28.48 inches wide by 29.28 inches tall. The Trane or American Standard logo is affixed to the front and model numbers are printed on the silver nameplate on the back of the unit. Models included in the recall are: 

2TTM3018A1000A*    2TTM3024A1000A*    2TTM3030A1000A*    2TTM3036A1000A* 2TTM3042A1000A*    2TTM3048A1000A*    2TTM3060A1000A*    4A7M3018A1000A* 4A7M3024A1000A*    4A7M3030A1000A*    4A7M3036A1000A*    4A7M3042A1000A* 4A7M3048A1000A*    4A7M3060A1000A*    4TTM3018A1000A*    4TTM3018A1000B* 4TTM3018A1000C*    4TTM3024A1000A*    4TTM3024A1000B*    4TTM3024A1000C* 4TTM3024B1000A*    4TTM3030A1000A*    4TTM3030A1000B*    4TTM3030A1000C* 4TTM3030B1000A*    4TTM3036A1000A*    4TTM3036A1000B*    4TTM3036A1000C* 4TTM3042A1000A*    4TTM3042A1000B*    4TTM3042A1000C*    4TTM3048A1000A* 4TTM3048A1000B*    4TTM3048A1000C*    4TTM3060A1000A*    4TTM3060A1000B* 4TTM3060A1000C*

Consumers should immediately turn off the cooling unit via the main breaker switch and check the model information. Consumers with recalled air conditioning systems should contact Trane or their installer or service dealer for instructions on scheduling a free inspection and repair.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC’s free e-mail newsletters.

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