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CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Packaged Gas Electric" Heating and Cooling Units, or "Gas-Packs"

Reported: October 19, 2005 Initiated: October 19, 2005 #06011

Product Description

The recall involves certain limited "Gas-Packs" sold under the brand names Airquest, Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, ICP Commercial, and Tempstar. The affected units were manufactured between the 41st week of 2000 and the 26th week of 2003, and are installed outside the home. The model and serial numbers of affected units are printed on the unit's rating plate, as shown in the photo. Model numbers appear in the following typical format: PGC036K060A; serial numbers appear in the following typical format: L004112345. Affected models begin with PGC, PGF, PGS, GPFM, GPSM, or GPCM. Please contact the ICP phone number with the complete model and serial number from your unit, or visit www.icpusa.com, for assistance in determining whether your unit is covered.

Reason for Recall

The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.

Remedy

Consumers with recalled units will receive a free replacement control board and capacitor installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves certain limited "Gas-Packs" sold under the brand names Airquest, Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, ICP Commercial, and Tempstar. The affected units were manufactured between the 41st week of 2000 and the 26th week of 2003, and are installed outside the home. The model and serial numbers of affected units are printed on the unit's rating plate, as shown in the photo. Model numbers appear in the following typical format: PGC036K060A; serial numbers appear in the following typical format: L004112345. Affected models begin with PGC, PGF, PGS, GPFM, GPSM, or GPCM. Please contact the ICP phone number with the complete model and serial number from your unit, or visit www.icpusa.com, for assistance in determining whether your unit is covered.. Recalled by International Comfort Products LLC, of Lewisburg, Tenn.. Units affected: About 28,700.
Why was this product recalled?
The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.
What should consumers do?
Consumers with recalled units will receive a free replacement control board and capacitor installed.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 19, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06011.