Goodman Manufacturing Recalls Modular Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18115 · Mar 5, 2018 · Goodman Manufacturing
1,650
units affected
1,650
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18115
- Date
- Mar 5, 2018
- Company
- Goodman Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 1,650
- Product
- Modular blowers
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves modular blowers used with heating and cooling systems. The recalled modular blowers were sold both separately and as part of complete heating and cooling systems. They were sold under the Goodman, Amana, and Daikin brand names. The recalled products have model numbers beginning MBR1200AA, MBR1600AA, MBVC1600AA and MBVC2000AA, and serial numbers beginning 1704, 1705 and 1708. Some recalled modular blowers were installed with no brand name listed. Consumers can identify these recalled units with the above model and serial numbers. Model and serial number labels are located on the front panel of the unit.
What can happen
The labels found on the serial plate have incorrect electrical information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring or incorrect fuse/circuit breaker parts, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled modular blowers and contact Goodman for a free inspection and to receive a new product label and electrical instructions. For any units that were installed incorrectly, Goodman will replace the wiring and/or fuse/circuit breaker protection at no cost to the consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from April 2017 through October 2017 for between $350 and $750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled modular blowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled modular blowers and contact Goodman for a free inspection and to receive a new product label and electrical instructions. For any units that were installed incorrectly, Goodman will replace the wiring and/or fuse/circuit breaker protection at no cost to the consumer.
What is the hazard?
The labels found on the serial plate have incorrect electrical information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring or incorrect fuse/circuit breaker parts, 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.