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Daikin Comfort Technologies Recalls Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-779 · August 3, 2023 · Daikin Comfort Technologies

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-779 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 3, 2023
Brand
Daikin Comfort Technologies
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules
Hazard
Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 62,100 (In addition, about 302 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
August 3, 2023

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules · About 62,100 (In addition, about 302 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Amana PTAC unit
Recalled Amana PTAC unit
Recalled units have a model number that begins with PMH or PMC
Recalled units have a model number that begins with PMH or PMC
Label location
Label location

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2023 for between $1,200 and $1,400.; Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT), of Houston, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

DCT has received 52 reports of incidents with the "DigiAir" compressor, including 10 that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

DCT toll-free at 844-309-1141 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.amana-ptac.com/digi-air-recall or https://www.amana-ptac.com and click on "RECALL" for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules (About 62,100 (In addition, about 302 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Amana-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs) assembled with "DigiAir" modules.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 3, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.