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Trane Recalls Air Conditioners
after Incidents of Units Smoking
The following product safety recall was voluntarily con-
ducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
Name of Product: PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal
Air Conditioners (PTACs)
Distributor: The Trane Co., of Piscataway, N.J.
Manufacturer: Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, of Qingdao,
China.
Hazard: The heating element on these commercially install-
ed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal,
could short circuit. If the electric heater on one of
those units short-circuits, wiring problems on 265 volt
models could allow the unit to remain energized while the
unit’s fan is turned off, causing it to overheat and smoke.
Incidents/Injuries: Individuals installing units observed
smoking and smelled a burning odor in three units during
installation testing procedures. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: The recall includes 208, 230 and 265 volt
models of the Trane PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal
Air Conditioners (PTACs). They were manufactured from about
March 2006 through July 2006. The date code is F06C through
F06G, and is written on the unit’s Manufacturer’s Data
Plate located behind the molded plastic cover above the
power connection.
The units have the following model numbers, also written
on the Manufacturer’s Data Plate:
PTEE0701UAA PTEE1501UAA PTHE0902UAA
PTEE0702UAA PTEE1502UAA PTHE1201UAA
PTEE0901UAA PTHE0701UAA PTHE1202UAA
PTEE0902UAA PTHE0702UAA PTHE1501UAA
PTEE1201UAA PTHE0901UAA PTHE1502UAA
PTEE1202UAA
Sold at: Trane distributors sold the recalled units to
commercial customers for use in locations such as hotels
and office buildings from May 2006 to July 2006.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: The power connectors are being rewired or replaced,
and the heaters will be visually inspected and replaced as
necessary in the 265 volt models. Although there have been
no incidents with the 208 volt and 230 volt models, Trane
is still inspecting these units as a precaution. Trane has
contacted the affected customers directly.
Contact: For more information, contact Trane at (800)
235-2152 or at (931) 648-5047, between 9 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to buddy.
sholar@trane.com
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HSN LP Recalls Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers
Due to Burn Hazard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily con-
ducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers
should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers
Units: About 1,450
Importer: Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa.
Retailer: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shop-
ping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hazard: The pressure cooker’s lid can open while its con-
tents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be
expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: HSN has received two reports of injur-
ies which involve second and third degree burns to the
upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.
Description: The recalled product is the Ultrex-brand 8-
quart pressure cooker set, model number 11453. The set
includes a pressure cooker and optional steamer basket.
The model number is stamped on the bottom of the pot.
Sold by: HSN’s television network, Web site, through its
toll-free number and an employee store in St. Petersburg,
Fla., from June 2003 through October 2004 for about $90.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products
immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase
price.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should
contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 anytime.
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Dollar Days International
Recalls Children’s Parka Jackets with Drawstrings
for Strangulation Hazard
The following product safety alert was voluntarily conduct-
ed by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers
should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Children’s parka jackets, with drawstrings
Manufacturer/Retailer: Silla America Inc., Los Angeles,
Calif.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood,
posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February
1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from
strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweat-
shirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The jackets come in seven color combinations:
black with a grey stripe along the sleeves, light blue with
a black stripe along the sleeves, grey with a black stripe
along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the
sleeves, yellow with a grey stripe along the sleeves and
navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black
with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket’s zipper
goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The
removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring.
There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a draw-
string at the waist.
Sold at: Dollar Days International stores and online at
www.dollardays.com from December 2005 through November
2006 for between $7.50 and $10.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings
from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers
should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or
store credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Dollar Days International toll-free at (877) 837-9569
between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or
visit the company’s Web site at www.dollardays.com
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