General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11247
Recall Date
2011-06-14
Manufacturer
Sharp Corp., of Osaka, Japan
Units Affected
About 90,600
Products Involved
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
Hazard
An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.
Reported Injuries
General Electric and Sharp have received four reports of incidents involving smoke and/or fire with the air conditioning and heating units. In two of the reported incidents, fire extended beyond the air conditioning and heating unit, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
General Electric authorized representatives and HVAC distributors nationwide from March 2010 through March 2011 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the model and serial information. The following models and serials are included in this recall: Brand Model Number (Begins with) Serial Number (Begins with) GE AZ41, AZ61 AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT and ZT AV, DV and FV
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28