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Goodman Company Recalls Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recall 18-113 · March 1, 2018 · Goodman

What to doConsumers should contact Goodman for a free repair kit and installation by an authorized technician. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will be provided with free repair kits.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-113 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 1, 2018
Brand
Goodman
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs)
Hazard
Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
March 1, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves Goodman, Amana, York International and Energy Knight branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs). The recalled units are beige and the brand name is printed on most of the units' control covers. Models that begin with the following prefixes are included in this recall: EKTC15, EKTH15, PMC15, PMH12, PMH15, PTC15, PTH12, PTH15, UCYB15 and UCYH15. Only units with the first four digits of the serial numbers in the range between 1001 and 1709 are affected. The model number and serial number are located on a label behind the front cover of the unit. Most of the recalled PTAC units are installed in hotels, motels, schools, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control.

Is my product affected?

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  • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) · About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Goodman and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from January 2010 through February 2018 for between $700 and $1,400.; Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

Goodman has received nine reports of PTACs catching on fire, including one report of smoke inhalation with medical attention.

Consumer contact

Goodman toll-free at 888-803-0512 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.amana-ptac.com/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Recall history and context

Goodman appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Goodman recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) (About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada) units). This recall involves Goodman, Amana, York International and Energy Knight branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Fire Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should contact Goodman for a free repair kit and installation by an authorized technician. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will be provided with free repair kits.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 1, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.