The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08555·Announced 2008-04-03

Goodman Recalls Gas-Electric Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard

Goodman Manufacturing is recalling about 1,000 gas-electric heating and cooling units because inaccurate serial plates could lead to undersized wiring and a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P. is recalling approximately 1,000 single package gas-electric heating and cooling units. The recall involves specific model numbers (GPG13480901AC, GPG13481151AC, GPG13600901BB, GPG13601151BB, and GPG13601401BB) with serial numbers beginning 0712, 0801, and 0802. These units were sold by heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008.

The recall is being issued because the serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information. This inaccuracy could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, which poses a fire hazard. The company has reported that no injuries or illnesses have occurred as a result of this defect.

Goodman is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled units to arrange for a free replacement of the serial plates and a free inspection of the installation wiring. For additional information, consumers can contact Goodman at (800) 394-8084 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.goodmanmfg.com.

The recalled product

Product
Package Gas-Electric Heating and Cooling Units
Manufacturer
Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P., of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — HVAC Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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