CPSC recall 13-715, announced January 4, 2013, covers Goodman Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units (about 155 units). The serial plates on the units have inaccurate information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact Goodman for a free replacement of the serial plate label and a free inspection of the installation wiring. Recall contact: call (800) 394-8084, or go to www.amana-hac.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
This recall involves Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units with model number APG154911541BA and serial numbers beginning with 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 and 1210.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units with model number APG154911541BA and serial numbers beginning with 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 and 1210. The model and serial numbers are printed on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit. The units are used to provide heating and cooling to homes and commercial buildings. Packaged units provide heating and cooling all in one system. The gray-colored units measure about 40 inches high by 51 inches wide by 47 inches deep.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The serial plates on the units have inaccurate information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Goodman for a free replacement of the serial plate label and a free inspection of the installation wiring. Goodman is directly contacting customers who purchased the recalled units.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Goodman
- Manufacturer
- Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
- Product type
- Air conditioners
- Recall number
- 13-715
- Units
- About 155
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from June 2012 through October 2012 for about $5,600.
Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units
CPSC product type: Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Recall contact information
Goodman at (800) 394-8084 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.amana-hac.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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