Recall #10-058 · Published December 8, 2009

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTACs) Units

Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTACs) Units from Packaged Terminal on December 8, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The power cords on the PTACs 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.

Picture of Recalled Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
Picture of Recalled Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
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What to check on the product label

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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 power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Goodman has received eleven 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, LP, of Houston, Texas
Recall number
10-058
Units
About 30,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2008)
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 (PTACs) Units

CPSC product type: Air Conditioners

Recall contact information

For additional information regarding Amana-brand units, contact Goodman at (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 visit www.regcen.com/ptaccord for all products

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