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CPSC recall · Reported March 1, 2018

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

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

Recall #
18113
Affected scope
About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada)
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Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas recalled This recall involves Goodman, Amana, York International and Energy Knight branded Package… - a moderate-severity action.

Goodman Company Recalls Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Burn and… was recalled by Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas in March 1, 2018. Reason: The outdoor fan motors can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should contact Goodman for a free repair kit and installation by an authorized …. Verify recall #18113 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The outdoor fan motors can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards..

Moderate
severity level
March 1, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18113 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #18113) was formally reported on March 1, 2018. 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 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The outdoor fan motors 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 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 18113
Date reported March 1, 2018
Date initiated March 1, 2018
Recalling firm Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas
Affected scope About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada)
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 for a free repair kit and installation by an authorized technician. Commercial owners are being …

  • Check the recall number (18113) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas. Units affected: About 534,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 3,400 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The outdoor fan motors can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 1, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18113.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (18113) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 1, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.