Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing (formerly Goodman Manufacturing) is expanding its recall of evaporator coil drain pans to include about 298,300 units. The molded plastic drain pan at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. This recall expansion now includes drain pans installed with certain non-condensing gas furnaces from competitor brands in addition to previously recalled condensing furnace systems. There have been 26 reports of fires involving these drain pans, with some causing significant fire and smoke damage to homes, though no injuries have been reported.
The plastic drain pan can overheat, melt, and deform during use, which can lead to a fire. There are 26 reported fire incidents resulting in property damage.
Consumers should contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. (DCT) to determine whether your unit is included in this recall and to register for the free repair by a qualified technician. DCT is contacting all registered consumers where records indicate their gas furnace system is subject to the expanded recall.
Affects all brands of condensing furnace systems.
Affects 'competitor' brand furnaces; excludes Goodman, Daikin, or Amana branded non-condensing furnaces.
Furnace configurations for recalled evaporator coil drain pans showing an up-flow coil configuration
Recalled evaporator coil drain pans installed with condensing (white pipe) or non-condensing (metal pipe) gas furnaces that are not in an "up-flow" coil configuration
Location of label showing serial number on cased evaporator coils
Location of label showing serial number on uncased evaporator coils
Location of Energy Guide label showing furnace brand and model number
Location of model number on outdoor condenser
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response