Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 1, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

18113

Brand / firm

Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas

Sold / distributed

Goodman and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from January 2010 through February 2018 for between $700 and $1,400.

Why it was recalled

The outdoor fan motors can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.