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

Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules

Date of Recall

2023-08-03

CPSC Release Number

23-779

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 62,100 (In addition, about 302 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer

Daikan Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT), of Houston, Texas

Sold By

Through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2023 for between $1,200 and $1,400.

Problem/Hazard

The DigiAir module compressor can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

Injuries/Incidents

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

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.

Remedy

Repair

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