GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire
CPSC recall 16025. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Moisture from outdoor air can accumulate near the unit's heater when the unit is operated with the vent door continuously open. This, along with two shorted electrical components, can create an electrical ground path and arcing, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact GE to schedule a free repair. Do not operate the PTAC unit with the external vent open while awaiting a free repair. Property maintenance personnel should remove the unit's front panel and locate the vent door control lever at the left side of the Zoneline unit to ensure the lever is in the closed position.
CPSC recall 16025 has the recall date 3 Nov 2015. The notice names the firm GE. The recall has about 33,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Air Conditioners.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | GE has received three reports involving smoke and/or fire associated with the unit's heater resulting in about $30,000 of property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 33,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves GE Zoneline Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and heating units with listed serial numbers. These units are most often used in hotels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Units with the following models and serial numbers are included in this recall: Brand Model Prefix Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ40E09E AZ41E07E AZ41E09E AZ41E12E AZ41E15E AZ61H07E AZ61H09E AZ61H12E AZ61H15E AT, AV, AZ, DT, DV, DZ, FT, FV, FZ, GS, GT, GV, GZ, HT, HV, HZ, LT, LV, LZ, MT, MV, MZ, RT, RV, RZ, ST, SV, SZ, TT, TV, TZ, VS, VT, VV, VZ, ZS, ZT, ZV, ZZ The model and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate that can be seen after removing the front panel. |
| Product | GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heating Units, About 33,500, Air Conditioners |
| Sold at | GE authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from January 2010 through December 2013 for between $1,000 and $1,200. |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 33,500Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Air Conditioners
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name GE
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2012 | GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard |
| 9 Aug 2012 | GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16025The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16025. https://recallregister.com/product/6561-ge-recalls-air-conditioning-and-heating-units-due-to-risk-of-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16025 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
GE has received three reports involving smoke and/or fire associated with the unit's heater resulting in about $30,000 of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
GE authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from January 2010 through December 2013 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16025?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16025?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 33,500