Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
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The hazard
The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Incidents reported: Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC's power cords. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
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.
Contact: 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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC