Recall of Air Conditioning Units Due to Fire Hazard

Over 13,000 air conditioning units are being recalled because they may pose a fire and burn hazard, particularly during the Fourth of July heatwave when many people are trying to stay cool.

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Co., based in Texas, recently announced the recall affecting approximately 13,514 Amana window room air conditioners, along with through-wall air conditioners and heat pumps sold in the U.S., plus about 53 units in Canada.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted that “heating elements can remain energized during a ground fault, even if the power is off, creating a potential risk of fire or burns for consumers.”

Interestingly, there haven’t been any reported injuries, but the company did receive one report of plastic melting from a unit.

The affected products are white, with the brand name usually found on the control cover. You can find the model number on a white sticker located on the front edge of the unit’s base plate. Recalled units sport model numbers starting with PB, AH, or AE.

These units were sold between April and December of 2025 for prices ranging from $850 to $1,500, primarily through direct sales and HVAC distributors across the country. They are commonly found in hotels, apartments, and commercial spaces.

Consumers are strongly urged to stop using these recalled units right away and reach out to Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Co., Ltd. for a full refund.

On another note, the Agriculture Department is warning that chicken Caesar wraps sold in two states may contain potentially deadly Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall comes just as a serious heatwave is hitting much of the central and eastern United States. Reports from the Weather Channel indicate that around two-thirds of the country is bracing for extreme heat over the Fourth of July weekend.