The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17145·Announced 2017-05-02

Goodman Recalls Gas Furnaces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Goodman is recalling about 4,100 gas-fired furnaces because the blower motor is not grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units.

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 risk-of-harm product (electrical shock hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P. is recalling about 4,100 gas-fired furnaces sold under the Goodman, Amana, and Daikin brand names. The recall involves 80% efficiency gas-fired furnaces used with home heating and cooling systems. The recalled products have model numbers beginning AMEH80, DM80HE, and GME8, and serial numbers beginning 1609, 1610, 1611, and 1612.

The blower motor in these units is not grounded, which poses an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units. The source text states that no injuries have been reported.

The furnaces were sold by Goodman, Amana, and Daikin heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from September 2016 through January 2017 for between $850 and $1,150. Consumers should immediately contact Goodman for a free repair. The brand name is shown on the outside of the furnace, and the serial number is located on the label found by opening the furnace door.

The recalled product

Product
Gas-fired furnaces
Manufacturer
Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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