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Trane CleanEffects, American Standard AccuClean Air Filtration Systems






August 3, 2007
Trane is recalling about 135,000 of its CleanEffects and American Standard AccuClean air filtration systems. Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard.


Trane has received twelve reports of overheating and property damage limited to HVAC equipment. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves whole-house air filtration units that were installed with consumers’ air handlers or furnaces. They were sold as the Trane CleanEffects and the American Standard AccuClean systems. The recall involves air filtration systems with serial numbers prior to 7222***** and includes:

CleanEffects models

TFD145ALFR000A TFD14DALFR000A TFD215ALAH000A
TFD175ALFR000A TFD17DALFR000A TFD235ALAH000A
TFD210ALFR000A TFD21DALFR000A TFD260ALAH000A
TFD245ALFR000A TFD24DALFR000A

AccuClean models

AFD145ALFR000A AFD14DALFR000A AFD215ALAH000A
AFD175ALFR000A AFD17DALFR000A AFD235ALAH000A
AFD210ALFR000A AFD21DALFR000A AFD260ALAH000A
AFD245ALFR000A

The serial and model numbers are located on the inside of the door of the air cleaning units. Models with other serial numbers; models installed as an integrated part of the air handler or furnace; and models with the “Perfect Fit” upgrade are not subject to this recall.

The units were sold by Trane and American Standard independent dealers nationwide from December 2005 through June 2007 for about $1,400 (installed).

They were made in the United States.

Consumers with an air handler unit should stop using the recalled systems immediately. To turn off the system, push and hold the round power button on the front of the air cleaner door for about three seconds until the LED panel illuminates. Release the power button. The LED panel will remain lit for about 15 seconds and then go out. Affected consumers will be notified directly about receiving a free replacement collection cell.

Consumer Contact: Contact Trane toll-free at (888) 556-0125 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.trane.com (for CleanEffects owners) or www.americanstandardair.com (for AccuClean owners).

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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