Name of product:

Furnaces

Hazard:

The ground wire in the furnace’s junction box can become loose. If an electrical component then fails and short circuits, the unit poses a shock hazard.

Remedy:

Replace

Consumer Contact:

Trane at 800-945-5884 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trane.com/residential, www.americanstandardair.com, or www.ameristarac.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details Report an Incident Involving this Product

Units:

About 17,700

Description:

This recall involves Trane, American Standard, Ameristar brand or unbranded furnaces. The recalled furnaces include serial numbers beginning with 16304 through 16324. The model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the left or right-hand side of the unit.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Remedy:

Consumers should contact Trane to receive a free replacement junction box and free installation. The firm is contacting customers directly. Consumers should avoid contact with the furnaces until the junction box is replaced.

Sold At:

Trane, American Standard and Ameristar independent dealers nationwide from July 2016 through August 2016 for between $400 and $4,000.

Distributor(s):

Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas

Manufactured In:

U.S.