CPSC recall 08-602, announced August 27, 2008, covers Goodman Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units (about 30,000 units). The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Recall contact: call (800) 366-0339 or (877) 442-4482, or go to www.regcen.com/ptaccord.
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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PTXXX3X50XX, EKTXXX-150X.
Which products are included?
The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand PTAC units with model numbers PTxxx3x50xx (Amana) and EKTxxx-150x (Comfort-Aire and Century), and serial numbers 0702112056 through 0804237539. The model and serial numbers are located on the control board plate found under the PTAC unit's front cover.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- Goodman
- Manufacturer
- Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
- Product type
- Air conditioners, Heat pumps
- 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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