Recalls / 2009-12-08

Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard

10058 · Recalled 2009-12-08 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Air Conditioner/Heat Pump

Description

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.

Hazards

The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Goodman has received eleven reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC's power cords. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTACs) Units		About 30,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2008)

Parties

Manufacturer: Goodman Company, LP
Made in: United States
Sold at: Goodman, heating, cooling equipment dealers nationwide, 000.

Consumer 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

Source: CPSC recall 10058. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.