Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Active Recall Announced August 27, 2014 CPSC #14263

Quick answer

Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards is CPSC recall #14263, announced on August 27, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. The units are rated 230/208 volt, 3.5 kW and are most often installed in walls of hotels, motels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control. The recalled units are beige with serial numbers ranging from 0701009633 through 0804272329. The brand name is located on the unit's front cover. The serial number is located on the control board plate found by lifting the unit's front cover. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the ptac control board for damages. if the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. if the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install.. Affected brand: Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas.

Hazard

The recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. The units are rated 230/208 volt, 3.5 kW and are most often installed in walls of hotels, motels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control. The recalled units are beige with serial numbers ranging from 0701009633 through 0804272329. The brand name is located on the unit's front cover. The serial number is located on the control board plate found by lifting the unit's front cover.

Affected products

Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump ("PTAC") units

Recalled brands

Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the PTAC control board for damages. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, Goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install.

Recall date

August 27, 2014

Categories

Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14263?

CPSC recall #14263 covers Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 27, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. The units are rated 230/208 volt, 3.5 kW and are most often installed in walls of hotels, motels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control. The recalled units are beige with serial numbers ranging from 0701009633 through 0804272329. The brand name is located on the unit's front cover. The serial number is located on the control board plate found by lifting the unit's front cover.

What is the remedy for recall #14263?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14263 is consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the ptac control board for damages. if the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. if the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Goodman-Company-Recalls-Air-Conditioning-and-Heating-Units. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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