CPSC recall · Reported August 27, 2008
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas recalled The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand PTAC units w….
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas in August 27, 2008. Reason: The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and…. Verify recall #08602 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard..
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- agency class
- August 27, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08602 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand PTAC units with model numbers PTxxx3x50xx (Amana) and EKTxxx-150x (Comfort-Aire and Century), and serial numbers 0702112056 through 0804237539. The model and serial numbers are located on the control board plate found under the PTAC unit's front cover.
Reason for recall
The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08602 |
| Date reported | August 27, 2008 |
| Date initiated | August 27, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 30,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted …
- Check the recall number (08602) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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