CPSC2022-07-28

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing (formerly Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.) Expands Recall of Evaporator Coil Drain Pans to Include Those Installed with Non-Condensing Gas Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. (formerly Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.) of Houston, Texas
Hazard

The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy
Consumers should contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. (DCT) to determine whether your unit is included in this recall and to register for the free repair by a qualified technician. DCT is contacting all registered consumers where records indicate their gas furnace system is subject to the expanded recall.
Sold at
Heating and cooling equipment independent dealers nationwide from January 2019 through November 2021 for between $200 and $1,200 per unit. Consumers may have purchased a bundled product including the coil, furnace, installation, and ancillary parts and supplies, or may have purchased the evaporator coil drain pan separately as a replacement product.
Affected count
About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
DCT has received 26 reports of fire involving evaporator coil drain pans, including three reports of fire since the recall was announced in November 2021. Several of these incidents have resulted in significant fire and smoke damage to residences. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Evaporator coil drain pans
Consumer contact
DCT (formerly Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.) toll-free at 888-520-0579 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.recallrtr.com/drainpan or https://www.goodmanmfg.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALL" for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Daikin-Comfort-Technologies-Manufacturing-formerly-Goodman-Manufacturing-Company-L-P-Expands-Recall-of-Evaporator-Coil-Drain-Pans-to-Include-Those-Installed-with-Non-Condensing-Gas-Furnaces-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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