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Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT) 2023-08-03 Other serious CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23779

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

Issued August 3, 2023 · Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT) · 62,100,302 units affected

In August 2023, Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT) recalled the Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules, a serious other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

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

What you should do

  1. 1 Keep using Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules only as advised. See the remedy below.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT) to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.

Recall details

Brand
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT)
Category
Other
Recall date
August 3, 2023
Units affected
62,100,302
Sold at
Through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2023 for between $1,200 and $1,400.
Recall number
CPSC-23779
Made in
United States
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT) has 1 recall in our database.
  • We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
  • 62,100,302 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 2 US households.
  • This is the 41st Other recall we've logged in 2023.
Read the official CPSC notice

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