hausdok Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 CPSC Alert #08-602 The Goodman Company, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 30,000 packaged terminal air conditioner/heat pump (PTAC) units for a fire hazard. Inspectors findiing these units should inform their clients of this recall and advise the homeowner to contact Goodman at the number below to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord. Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Units: About 30,000 Manufacturer: Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas Hazard: The PTACââ¬â¢s power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTACââ¬â¢s power cords. No injuries have been reported. Description: 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 unitââ¬â¢s front cover. Sold by: Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000. Manufactured in: United States Consumer 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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