More than 13,000 air-conditioning units have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards as a heatwave sweeps across the United States ahead of the Fourth of July.
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. announced the recall of approximately 13,514 Amana window, room-air conditioners and through-wall units sold nationwide, along with about 53 units sold in Canada.
“The heating element may remain energized during a ground fault even when turned off, creating a risk of fire or burn injury,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned.
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The recalled units pose a fire and burn hazard. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
No injuries have been reported to date, though the company received one incident involving melted plastic on a unit.
The units are white, with the brand name printed on most control covers, and the model number is located on a white sticker at the front edge of the base plate.
Recalled models have model numbers beginning with PB, AH, or AE.
The units are typically installed in hotels, apartment buildings, and commercial facilities. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
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The units are typically installed in hotels, apartment buildings, and commercial facilities. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
The recall was announced in advance of an intense heatwave affecting much of the central and eastern United States.
About two-thirds of the country is expected to experience extreme heat during the Fourth of July weekend, according to The Weather Channel.
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