CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Packaged Gas Electric" Heating and Cooling Units, or "Gas-Packs"
CPSC recall 06011 · announced October 19, 2005 · International Comfort Products · 28,700 units affected
The product
The recall involves certain limited "Gas-Packs" sold under the brand names Airquest, Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, ICP Commercial, and Tempstar. The affected units were manufactured between the 41st week of 2000 and the 26th week of 2003, and are installed outside the home. The model and serial numbers of affected units are printed on the unit's rating plate, as shown in the photo. Model numbers appear in the following typical format: PGC036K060A; serial numbers appear in the following typical format: L004112345. Affected models begin with PGC, PGF, PGS, GPFM, GPSM, or GPCM. Please contact the ICP phone number with the complete model and serial number from your unit, or visit www.icpusa.com, for assistance in determining whether your unit is covered.
The hazard
The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers with recalled units will receive a free replacement control board and capacitor installed.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
Sold at: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning dealers and contractors nationwide between October 2000 and September 2005.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact ICP at (800) 649-4706 anytime, or visit the ICP Web site at www.icpusa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.