Daikin Comfort Technologies Recalls Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-08-03). Hazards: fire, burn. About 62,100 units in the US and 302 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23779 |
| Published | 2023-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2023-08-03 |
| Products | Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules |
| Firm named in the title | Daikin Comfort Technologies |
| Firms | Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT), of Houston, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 62,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 302 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | appliance, hvac |
| Sold | Through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2023 for between $1,200 and $1,400. |
Description
This recall involves Amana-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs) assembled with "DigiAir" modules. DigiAir modules are factory-installed make-up air systems with configurable dehumidification. The recalled units are beige and have a model number that begins with PMH or PMC. Amana is printed on the unit's control cover and the model number is on the label located below the control board.
Hazard
The DigiAir module compressor can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. (DCT) for instructions on disabling the DigiAir compressor in the recalled PTACs and to arrange for the free repair of the unit by a qualified technician. DCT is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
DCT has received 52 reports of incidents with the "DigiAir" compressor, including 10 that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps recalled due to burn and fire hazards (Health Canada)
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