FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 1998
Release # 98-073
Company Phone Number: (800) 394-8084 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Goodman Announce Recall to Replace HTPV Pipes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since August 1996, Goodman Manufacturing
Company, L.P., of Houston, Texas, in cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has been
conducting a program to replace high-temperature plastic
vent (HTPV) pipe used to vent about 8,000 Goodman
mid-efficiency gas furnaces. The HTPV pipe used in these
vents could be susceptible to corrosion, cracking and joint
separation, which could result in the release of carbon
monoxide into living areas, presenting a deadly threat to
consumers.
Although Goodman did not manufacture HTPV pipe, some
models of Goodman furnaces were vented using HTPV material
produced by other companies. Goodman voluntarily undertook
its replacement program to help ensure the safety and
comfort of its gas-appliance customers and has already
replaced many HTPV systems.
For each Goodman furnace that is horizontally vented
with HTPV pipe, Goodman will continue to arrange for
replacement of the vent with a new, approved vent at no
charge. Alternatively at the homeowner's option, Goodman
will continue to replace the entire furnace and vent with a
brand new, high-efficiency Goodman furnace and suitable vent
for only the manufacturer's price for the new furnace
itself, with no charge for labor, associated materials
or dealer markup.
Owners of Goodman furnaces that are vented with HTPV
pipe should contact their local heating contractor for more
information or call Goodman at (800) 394-8084.