CPSC recall 18-113, announced March 1, 2018, covers Goodman Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) (about 534,000 units). The outdoor fan motors can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should contact Goodman for a free repair kit and installation by an authorized technician. Recall contact: call 888-803-0512, or go to www.amana-ptac.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.
The model number and serial number are located on a label behind the front cover of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Goodman, Amana, York International and Energy Knight branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs). The recalled units are beige and the brand name is printed on most of the units' control covers. Models that begin with the following prefixes are included in this recall: EKTC15, EKTH15, PMC15, PMH12, PMH15, PTC15, PTH12, PTH15, UCYB15 and UCYH15. Only units with the first four digits of the serial numbers in the range between 1001 and 1709 are affected. The model number and serial number are located on a label behind the front cover of the unit. Most of the recalled PTAC units are installed in hotels, motels, schools, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The outdoor fan motors can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Goodman has received nine reports of PTACs catching on fire, including one report of smoke inhalation with medical attention.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Goodman for a free repair kit and installation by an authorized technician. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will be provided with free repair kits.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Goodman
- Manufacturer
- Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas
- Product type
- Air conditioners, Heat pumps
- Recall number
- 18-113
- Units
- About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Goodman and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from January 2010 through February 2018 for between $700 and $1,400.
Recall contact information
Goodman toll-free at 888-803-0512 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.amana-ptac.com/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
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