Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pumps (PTAC) and Room Air Conditioners (RAC)
CPSC Recall #16-102 — February 17, 2016
Product
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pumps (PTAC) and Room Air Conditioners (RAC)
Description
The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Hazard
The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
Goodman has received approximately 10 reports of PTACs catching on fire, including four involving property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the number listed for your brand or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the PTAC control board for damages. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, Goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install. Recalled RAC units do not have a control board.
Units Affected
About 5,300 (In addition, about 233,500 PTAC units were recalledin August 2014.)
Sold At
Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.
Importer
Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas
Manufactured In
United States