Severity
Moderate
Goodman Manufacturing Company Recalls Evaporator Coil Drain Pans Installed with Condensing Gas Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
Reported: November 18, 2021 Initiated: November 18, 2021 #22021 About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada) units
Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas (evaporator coils) issued this CPSC recall on November 18, 2021. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada) units are affected. The recall was issued because: The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil, when installed with a residential condensing…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #22021) was formally reported on November 18, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas (evaporator coils) is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil, when installed with a residential condensing gas furnace in an up-flow configuration, can overheat, melt, and deform, posing a fire hazard. 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: Contact Goodman Manufacturing Company to register for the free repair. Visit Goodman's recall website to use a model verification tool for evaporator coil, furnace, and outdoor condenser. The tool pr… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 5 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada)
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves evaporator coil drain pans paired with residential condensing gas furnaces that are installed in a vertical, or "up-flow," configuration. Furnaces in this configuration that were installed or repaired with a new evaporator coil drain pan between January 2019 and November 2021 are affected by this recall. Only evaporator drain pans with serial numbers with prefixes ranging from 1901 through 2101 are covered by this recall. The evaporator coil, which sits atop the vertically installed furnace, will either be cased or uncased. The evaporator coil's serial number is displayed on a label attached to both cased and uncased models. For cased evaporator coils, the serial number is on the label attached to the coil case. For uncased units, the serial number is on a label attached to the front of the coil. It may be necessary to determine the brand and model number of your existing furnace in order to provide the correct repair kit. In most instances, the furnace brand and model number can be found on your furnace on the "Energy Guide" label. For all other instances, please refer to the instructions on Goodman's model verification tool at: www.recallrtr.com/drainpan The model number of the outdoor condenser your furnace is paired with may also be required. The model number can be found on a label attached to the outdoor condenser.
Reason for Recall
The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil, when installed with a residential condensing gas furnace in an up-flow configuration, can overheat, melt, and deform, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact Goodman Manufacturing Company to register for the free repair. Visit Goodman's recall website to use a model verification tool for evaporator coil, furnace, and outdoor condenser. The tool provides step-by-step instructions to determine if your gas furnace system is subject to this recall. Goodman will also assist consumers in gathering information on their units including the drain pan serial number, the furnace model number and brand name, and the model number for the outdoor system.
Details
- Units Affected
- About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada)
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22021 |
| Date reported | November 18, 2021 |
| Date initiated | November 18, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas (evaporator coils) |
| Units affected | About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves evaporator coil drain pans paired with residential condensing gas furnaces that are installed in a vertical, or "up-flow," configuration. Furnaces in this configuration that were installed or repaired with a new evaporator coil drain pan between January 2019 and November 2021 are affected by this recall. Only evaporator drain pans with serial numbers with prefixes ranging from 1901 through 2101 are covered by this recall. The evaporator coil, which sits atop the vertically installed furnace, will either be cased or uncased. The evaporator coil's serial number is displayed on a label attached to both cased and uncased models. For cased evaporator coils, the serial number is on the label attached to the coil case. For uncased units, the serial number is on a label attached to the front of the coil. It may be necessary to determine the brand and model number of your existing furnace in order to provide the correct repair kit. In most instances, the furnace brand and model number can be found on your furnace on the "Energy Guide" label. For all other instances, please refer to the instructions on Goodman's model verification tool at: www.recallrtr.com/drainpan The model number of the outdoor condenser your furnace is paired with may also be required. The model number can be found on a label attached to the outdoor condenser.. Recalled by Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas (evaporator coils). Units affected: About 298,300 (In addition, about 44,000 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil, when installed with a residential condensing gas furnace in an up-flow configuration, can overheat, melt, and deform, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Contact Goodman Manufacturing Company to register for the free repair. Visit Goodman's recall website to use a model verification tool for evaporator coil, furnace, and outdoor condenser. The tool provides step-by-step instructions to determine if your gas furnace system is subject to this recall. Goodman will also assist consumers in gathering information on their units including the drain pan serial number, the furnace model number and brand name, and the model number for the outdoor system.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 18, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22021.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (22021) 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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