CPSC2018-03-01
Goodman Company Recalls Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas
Hazard
The outdoor fan motors can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Goodman for a free repair kit and installation by an authorized technician. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will be provided with free repair kits.
Sold at
Goodman and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from January 2010 through February 2018 for between $700 and $1,400.
Affected count
About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Goodman has received nine reports of PTACs catching on fire, including one report of smoke inhalation with medical attention.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs)
Consumer contact
Goodman toll-free at 888-803-0512 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.amana-ptac.com/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Goodman-Company-Recalls-Packaged-Terminal-Air-Conditioners-and-Heat-Pumps-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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