Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported August 27, 2014
The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas recalled The recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded … - a moderate-severity action.
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards was recalled by Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas in August 27, 2014. Reason: The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units…. Verify recall #14263 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards..
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14263 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #14263) was formally reported on August 27, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 233,500.
The documented reason for this recall is: The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,056 household products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 233,500
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
The recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. The units are rated 230/208 volt, 3.5 kW and are most often installed in walls of hotels, motels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control. The recalled units are beige with serial numbers ranging from 0701009633 through 0804272329. The brand name is located on the unit's front cover. The serial number is located on the control board plate found by lifting the unit's front cover.
The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed above or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the PTAC control board for damages. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, Goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14263 |
| Date reported | August 27, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 27, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 233,500 |
| 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 immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the appropriate number listed …
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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