CPSC recall 06-011, announced October 19, 2005, covers International Comfort Products Certain "Packaged Gas Electric" heating and cooling units, or "Gas-Packs" (about 28,700 units). The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free replacement control board and capacitor installed. Recall contact: call (800) 649-4706, or go to www.icpusa.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Please contact the ICP phone number with the complete model and serial number from your unit, or visit www.icpusa.com, for assistance in determining whether your unit is covered.
Which products are included?
The recall involves certain limited "Gas-Packs" sold under the brand names Airquest, Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, ICP Commercial, and Tempstar. The affected units were manufactured between the 41st week of 2000 and the 26th week of 2003, and are installed outside the home. The model and serial numbers of affected units are printed on the unit's rating plate, as shown in the photo. Model numbers appear in the following typical format: PGC036K060A; serial numbers appear in the following typical format: L004112345. Affected models begin with PGC, PGF, PGS, GPFM, GPSM, or GPCM. Please contact the ICP phone number with the complete model and serial number from your unit, or visit www.icpusa.com, for assistance in determining whether your unit is covered.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers with recalled units will receive a free replacement control board and capacitor installed.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- International Comfort Products LLC, of Lewisburg, Tenn.
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 06-011
- Units
- About 28,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning dealers and contractors nationwide between October 2000 and September 2005.
Certain "Packaged Gas Electric" heating and cooling units, or "Gas-Packs"
CPSC product type: Air Conditioners
Recall contact information
For more information, contact ICP at (800) 649-4706 anytime, or visit the ICP Web site at www.icpusa.com
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