The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08602·Announced 2008-08-27

Goodman Recalls PTAC Units Due to Power Cord Fire Hazard

Goodman Company is recalling about 30,000 PTAC units because power cords can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with nine reported incidents of smoke or fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Goodman Company L.P. is recalling approximately 30,000 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) units. The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand, and Century-brand units with specific model and serial numbers. These units were sold nationwide through Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.

The PTAC power cords can overheat, which poses a burn or fire hazard. Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the power cords, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly to have the power cord installed. For Amana-brand units, call (800) 366-0339; for Comfort-Aire and Century-brand units, call (877) 442-4482; or visit www.regcen.com/ptaccord.

The recalled product

Product
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units
Manufacturer
Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — HVAC Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
30,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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