Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08555 · Apr 3, 2008 · Goodman Manufacturing Co.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08555
- Date
- Apr 3, 2008
- Company
- Goodman Manufacturing Co.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Package Gas-Electric Heating and Cooling Units
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Goodman single package gas-electric heating and cooling units with model numbers GPG13480901AC, GPG13481151AC, GPG13600901BB, GPG13601151BB, and GPG13601401BB, and with serial numbers beginning 0712, 0801, and 0802. The model and serial numbers are found on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit.
What can happen
The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Goodman is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units to arrange for a free replacement of the serial plates and free inspection of the installation wiring.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled package gas-electric heating and cooling units?
Goodman is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units to arrange for a free replacement of the serial plates and free inspection of the installation wiring.
What is the hazard?
The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.