Goodman Recalls Air Handlers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 17103 · Mar 2, 2017 · Goodman
210,000
units affected
210,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17103
- Date
- Mar 2, 2017
- Company
- Goodman
- Units affected
- 210,000
- Product
- Air handlers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Goodman air handler models AWUF and ACNF (A = Air Handler; W = Wall Mount; C = Ceiling Mount; U = Unpainted; N = Uncased; F = Flowrater). The recalled air handlers are most often installed in apartment and condominium units and are used with heating and cooling systems to provide climate control. The AWUF model units are wall mounted, while ACNF model units are ceiling mounted. The recalled air handlers have serial numbers beginning with 1511, 1512, or 1601 through 1610. The serial number is located on the label found by removing the wall panel (for AWUF units) or ceiling panel (for ACNF units).
What can happen
The pull-out disconnects may not disable power to the air handler, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Goodman for a free inspection and free repair. Goodman is contacting all known commercial owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Goodman has received reports involving six units at two locations of the air handlers remaining powered when the disconnect handles were removed. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Goodman heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through October 2016 for between $300 and $600 per unit. Apartment complexes, townhouse and condominium associations and individuals then generally purchased a bundled product including the unit, the installation and...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air handlers?
Consumers should immediately contact Goodman for a free inspection and free repair. Goodman is contacting all known commercial owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The pull-out disconnects may not disable power to the air handler, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units.
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.