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Goodman Recalls Air Handlers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

  • Recalled AWUF air handler unit
  • Recalled ACNF air handler unit
  • Model and serial numbers can be found by removing the wall or ceiling panel
Name of Product:
Air handlers
Hazard:

The pull-out disconnects may not disable power to the air handler, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
March 02, 2017
Units:
About 210,000 (in addition, 20 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact

Goodman toll-free at 844-633-4295 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.goodmanmfg.com and click on “Air Handler Product Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

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).

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately contact Goodman for a free inspection and free repair. Goodman is contacting all known commercial owners directly.  

Incidents/Injuries:

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 ancillary parts and supplies.
Manufacturer(s):
Goodman Company L.P., of Fayetteville, Tenn. and Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
Manufactured In:
U.S.
Recall number:
17-103
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