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Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 2, 2014 · CPSC recall 15039 · Daikin

Hazard

The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.

Remedy

Replace · Refund

Units

About 625 in the United States and 125 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.

Contact

Daikin toll-free at (844) 633-4295 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.daikin.com and click on "Important Safety Recall of Daikin Air Purifiers" for more information.

Product

Daikin Streamer air purifiers

Manufacturer(s)

Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan

Imported by

Daikin AC (America) Inc. · Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas

Retailers

Goodman Manufacturing and other HVAC contractors to consumers and online at Amazon.com from December 2010 through October 2014 for about $540.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →