Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/He...
CPSC Recall #14-263 — August 27, 2014
Product
Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump ("PTAC") units
Description
The power cords on the 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 five reports of power cords smoking or catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above 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.
Units Affected
About 233,500
Sold At
Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.
Manufactured In
United States