Recall #22-021 · Published November 18, 2021

Evaporator coil drain pans installed with residential condensing gas furnaces in an up-flow configuration

Goodman Manufacturing Company Recalls Evaporator Coil Drain Pans Installed with Condensing Gas Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Evaporator coil drain pans installed with residential condensing gas furnaces in an up-flow configuration from Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P. on November 18, 2021. CPSC identifies this hazard: The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil, when installed with a residential condensing gas furnace in an up-flow configuration, can overheat, melt, and deform, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Contact Goodman Manufacturing Company to register for the free repair. Visit Goodman's recall website to use a model verification tool for evaporator coil, furnace, and outdoor condenser. The tool provides step-by-step instructions to determine if your gas furnace system is subject to this recall. Goodman will also assist consumers in gathering information on their units including the drain pan serial number, the furnace model number and brand name, and the model number for the outdoor system.

Furnace configuration for recalled evaporator coil drain pans
Furnace configuration for recalled evaporator coil drain pans
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The evaporator coil's serial number is displayed on a label attached to both cased and uncased models.

Why it was recalled

The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil, when installed with a residential condensing gas furnace in an up-flow configuration, can overheat, melt, and deform, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Goodman has received 23 reports of fire involving the evaporator coil drain pans. These incidents have resulted in significant fire and smoke damage to residences. No injuries were reported.

Official remedy

Contact Goodman Manufacturing Company to register for the free repair. Visit Goodman's recall website to use a model verification tool for evaporator coil, furnace, and outdoor condenser. The tool provides step-by-step instructions to determine if your gas furnace system is subject to this recall. Goodman will also assist consumers in gathering information on their units including the drain pan serial number, the furnace model number and brand name, and the model number for the outdoor system.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas (evaporator coils)
Recall number
22-021
Units
About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada)
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Heating and cooling equipment independent dealers nationwide from January 2019 through November 2021 for between $200 and $1200 per unit (drain pan paired with evaporator coil). Consumers may have purchased a bundled product including the coil, furnace, installation, and ancillary parts and supplies, or may have purchased the evaporator coil drain pan separately as a replacement product.

Evaporator coil drain pans installed with residential condensing gas furnaces in an up-flow configuration

Recall contact information

Goodman Manufacturing Company toll-free at 888-520-0579 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.recallrtr.com/drainpan or https://www.goodmanmfg.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALL" for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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