Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15039 · Dec 2, 2014 · Daikin
625
units affected
625
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15039
- Date
- Dec 2, 2014
- Company
- Daikin
- Units affected
- 625
- Product
- Daikin Streamer air purifiers
- Product type
- Air Purifiers
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Daikin brand streamer portable air purifiers with model number MC75KSU. The air purifiers are portable and are designed to remove dust, particles and allergens from indoor air in the home or office. They are cream-colored and measure about 23 inches tall by 15 inches wide by 8 inches deep. "Daikin" is printed on the front of the units. The model number is located on a rating plate on the lower right side of the units.
What can happen
The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Goodman Manufacturing and other HVAC contractors to consumers and online at Amazon.com from December 2010 through October 2014 for about $540.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled daikin streamer air purifiers?
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.
What is the hazard?
The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.