Goodman Recalls Furnaces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 17145 · May 2, 2017 · Goodman
4,100
units affected
4,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17145
- Date
- May 2, 2017
- Company
- Goodman
- Units affected
- 4,100
- Product
- Gas-fired furnaces
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves 80% efficiency gas-fired furnaces sold under the Goodman, Amana and Daikin brand names used with home heating and cooling systems. The recalled products have model numbers beginning AMEH80, DM80HE, and GME8, and serial numbers beginning 1609, 1610, 1611 and 1612. The brand name is shown on the outside of the furnace, and the serial number is located on the label found by opening the furnace door.
What can happen
The blower motor is not grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Goodman for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Goodman, Amana and Daikin heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from September 2016 through January 2017 for between $850 and $1,150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas-fired furnaces?
Consumers should immediately contact Goodman for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The blower motor is not grounded, 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.