Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-08-27). Hazards: fire, burn. About 233,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14263 |
| Published | 2014-08-27 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| Products | Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump ("PTAC") units |
| Firm named in the title | Goodman Company |
| Firms | Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 233,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance, hvac |
| Sold | Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000. |
Description
The recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. The units are rated 230/208 volt, 3.5 kW and are most often installed in walls of hotels, motels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control. The recalled units are beige with serial numbers ranging from 0701009633 through 0804272329. The brand name is located on the unit's front cover. The serial number is located on the control board plate found by lifting the unit's front cover.
Hazard
The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the PTAC control board for damages. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, Goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install.
Incidents and injuries
Goodman has received five reports of power cords smoking or catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
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