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Product recall · CPSCDecember 2, 2014Serious
Daikin Air Purifiers
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 625 in the United States and 125 in Canada
- Recall date
- December 2, 2014
- Brand
- Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan, Daikin AC (America) Inc., Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
MC75KSU
Goodman Manufacturing and other HVAC contractors to consumers and online at Amazon.com from December 2010 through October 2014 for about $540.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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