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Product recall · CPSCDecember 8, 2009Serious
Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information regarding Amana-brand units, contact Goodman at (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 visit www.regcen.com/ptaccord for all products
The product
The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner 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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 30,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2008)
- Recall date
- December 8, 2009
- Brand
- Goodman Company, LP, of Houston, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Goodman has received eleven reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC's power cords. No injuries have been reported.
PTxxx3x50xx
Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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