Goodman Manufacturing Recalls Modular Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Modular blowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Goodman-Manufacturing-Recalls-Modular-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Goodman Manufacturing Recalls Modular Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_9.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Goodman Modular Blower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_22.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Modular Blower with Incorrect Serial Number Label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_18.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Incorrect Serial Number Label |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_3.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Amana Modular Blower |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture5_2.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Daikin Modular Blower |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Modular blowers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,650 in the U.S. (In addition, about 80 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8270 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from April 2017 through October 2017 for between $350 and $750. |
| Recall Date | 2018-03-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 18115 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P., of Houston, Texas |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66088r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Goodman toll-free at 844-633-4295 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.goodmanmfg.com and click on “Product Recall” at the right hand corner of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-03-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |