Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08602 · announced August 27, 2008 · Goodman Company L.p · 30,000 units affected
The product
The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand PTAC units with model numbers PTxxx3x50xx (Amana) and EKTxxx-150x (Comfort-Aire and Century), and serial numbers 0702112056 through 0804237539. The model and serial numbers are located on the control board plate found under the PTAC unit's front cover.
The hazard
The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC's power cords. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.
Consumer contact: For additional information regarding Amana-brand units, call (800) 366-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; for Comfort-Aire and Century-brand units, call (877) 442-4482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or for all products visit www.regcen.com/ptaccord
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.