Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15039 · announced December 2, 2014 · Daikin Industries · 625 units affected
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.
The hazard
The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier. Remedy type: Replace Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.