CPSC2008-08-27
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
Hazard
The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
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.
Sold at
Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC's power cords. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Goodman-Company-Recalls-Air-ConditionerHeat-Pump-PTAC-Units-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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