Recall #08-602 · Published August 27, 2008

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units

Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units from Packaged Terminal on August 27, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord.

Recalled PTAC Unit
Recalled PTAC Unit
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Affected model numbers

PTXXX3X50XXEKTXXX-150X
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PTXXX3X50XX, EKTXXX-150X.

Why it was recalled

The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC's power cords. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
Recall number
08-602
Units
About 30,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units

CPSC product type: Air Conditioners

Recall contact information

For additional information regarding Amana-brand units, call (800) 366-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; for Comfort-Aire and Century-brand units, call (877) 442-4482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or for all products visit www.regcen.com/ptaccord

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Models
PTH073A35PTH074A35+54 more