Recall #23-779 · Published August 3, 2023

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

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules from Amana Packaged Terminal on August 3, 2023. CPSC identifies this hazard: The DigiAir module compressor can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Amana PTAC unit
Recalled Amana PTAC unit
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The recalled units are beige and have a model number that begins with PMH or PMC.

Why it was recalled

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

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.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT), of Houston, Texas
Recall number
23-779
Units
About 62,100 (In addition, about 302 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2023 for between $1,200 and $1,400.

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

Recall contact information

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.

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