product name:
Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners / Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with “DigiAir” units
Danger:
The DigiAir unit’s compressor can overheat, resulting in burn and fire hazards.
Retrieved date:
03 August 2023
Units:
about 62,100 (in addition, about 302 were sold in Canada)
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a description:
This recall includes Amana-branded packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps (PTACs) bundled with “DigiAir” units. DigiAir units are factory-installed make-up air systems with configurable dehumidification. Recall units are beige in color and have a model number beginning with PMH or PMC. Amana is printed on the control cover of the unit and the model number is on a label located at the bottom of the control panel.
treatment:
Consumers should contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, LP (DCT) for instructions on disabling the DigiAir compressor in recalled PTAC units and to arrange for free repair of the unit by a qualified technician. DCT contacts all known buyers directly.
Accidents / Injuries:
DCT has received 52 reports of accidents with the “DigiAir” compressor, including 10 that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold in:
Through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2023 for between $1,200 and $1,400.
Manufacturer(s):
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing LP (DCT), of Houston, Texas
Made in:
United State
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