CPSCOctober 19, 2005

CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce recall

CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Packaged Gas Electric" Heating and Cooling Units, or "Gas-Packs"

Why was CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce recalled?

The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers with recalled units will receive a free replacement control board and capacitor installed. Contact: For more information, contact ICP at (800) 649-4706 anytime, or visit the ICP Web site at www.icpusa.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Certain "Packaged Gas Electric" heating and cooling units, or "Gas-Packs"
Company
International Comfort Products LLC, of Lewisburg, Tenn.
Quantity
About 28,700
Sold at
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning dealers and contractors nationwide between October 2000 and September 2005.
Recall date
October 19, 2005
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of minor property damage. There are no reports of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves certain limited "Gas-Packs" sold under the brand names Airquest, Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, ICP Commercial, and Tempstar. The affected units were manufactured between the 41st week of 2000 and the 26th week of 2003, and are installed outside the home. The model and serial numbers of affected units are printed on the unit's rating plate, as shown in the photo. Model numbers appear in the following typical format: PGC036K060A; serial numbers appear in the following typical format: L004112345. Affected models begin with PGC, PGF, PGS, GPFM, GPSM, or GPCM. Please contact the ICP phone number with the complete model and serial number from your unit, or visit www.icpusa.com, for assistance in determining whether your unit is covered.

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