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Goodman Company Recalls Amana Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: January 4, 2013 Initiated: January 4, 2013 #13715

Product Description

This recall involves Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units with model number APG154911541BA and serial numbers beginning with 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 and 1210. The model and serial numbers are printed on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit. The units are used to provide heating and cooling to homes and commercial buildings. Packaged units provide heating and cooling all in one system. The gray-colored units measure about 40 inches high by 51 inches wide by 47 inches deep.

Reason for Recall

The serial plates on the units have inaccurate information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Goodman for a free replacement of the serial plate label and a free inspection of the installation wiring. Goodman is directly contacting customers who purchased the recalled units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units with model number APG154911541BA and serial numbers beginning with 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 and 1210. The model and serial numbers are printed on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit. The units are used to provide heating and cooling to homes and commercial buildings. Packaged units provide heating and cooling all in one system. The gray-colored units measure about 40 inches high by 51 inches wide by 47 inches deep.. Recalled by Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas. Units affected: About 155.
Why was this product recalled?
The serial plates on the units have inaccurate information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact Goodman for a free replacement of the serial plate label and a free inspection of the installation wiring. Goodman is directly contacting customers who purchased the recalled units.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 4, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13715.