Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing is recalling about 13,514 Amana-branded air conditioners and heat pumps because a heating element can stay energized during a ground fault even after the unit is turned off, creating a risk of fire and burns. The recalled units were sold between April 2025 and December 2025, and the company has received one report of plastic melting inside an affected unit, though no injuries have been reported. This is the second time in recent years that Daikin has recalled Amana products over fire-related hazards, raising questions about quality controls across the product line.
Ground fault defect keeps Amana heating elements hot
The core danger is specific and mechanical: during a ground fault, the heating element inside certain Amana window room air conditioners (WRAC) and through-the-wall (TTW) units can remain energized even when a user has switched the unit off. In plain terms, turning the air conditioner off does not stop the heating element from drawing power under fault conditions. That sustained heat, trapped inside a unit the owner believes is safely off, can melt internal plastic components and, if left unchecked, start a fire.
The recall covers about 13,514 units sold through HVAC distributors and contractors between April 2025 and December 2025. Daikin reported one incident in which plastic inside a unit melted, but no consumers have been injured. The recall notice instructs owners to stop using the heating function immediately and to contact Daikin for a free repair. Affected model and serial number ranges are listed in the CPSC notice, and consumers can also reach Daikin directly for verification.
For anyone who bought an Amana WRAC or TTW unit during that sales window, the first step is to check the model and serial number on the unit against the recall listing, then disable the heating function until a technician completes the repair. Daikin is arranging free service through authorized contractors.
Daikin’s repeat Amana fire recalls since 2023
This is not the first time Daikin has pulled Amana-branded climate products off the market over fire risk. In a separate action, the company recalled Amana packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps after a DigiAir module compressor was found to overheat. That earlier recall drew 52 incident reports, including 10 fires, though again no injuries were recorded. The affected products in that case were packaged terminal units commonly installed in hotels and multifamily buildings, a different product category from the WRAC and TTW units in the current recall.
Two recalls involving the same brand and the same parent manufacturer, both tied to overheating and fire, create a pattern that buyers and building managers should weigh carefully. The hazard mechanisms differ: the earlier recall involved a compressor module prone to overheating, while the 2026 recall centers on a heating element that fails to de-energize during a ground fault. But the shared thread is thermal risk inside units that occupants expect to operate safely or shut down completely when turned off.
The CPSC Office of Inspector General provides oversight of how the agency handles recall enforcement and compliance. Consumers who want to track whether Daikin meets its repair obligations or whether additional corrective actions follow can monitor that office alongside the main CPSC recall page.
Open questions about scope and long-term remedy
Several details remain unresolved. The recall notice identifies one incident of melted plastic but does not describe how the ground fault condition was discovered or how long the heating element remained energized before damage occurred. That gap matters because it affects how urgently owners should act. A defect that takes hours to produce visible damage gives occupants more warning than one that escalates in minutes. The CPSC notice does not clarify that timeline.
It is also unclear whether the defect is limited to a specific production batch or supplier component, or whether it reflects a broader design issue across the WRAC and TTW product lines. The recall scope of about 13,514 units is relatively narrow, which could suggest a contained manufacturing error. But without Daikin disclosing the root cause in detail, buyers of Amana air conditioners outside the stated serial number range have no independent way to confirm their units are unaffected.
The remedy itself, a free repair performed by an authorized technician, raises practical timing questions. Scheduling HVAC service during summer months, when demand peaks and technician availability tightens, could delay repairs for weeks. Owners in warm climates who rely on these units for cooling may face a difficult choice between disabling the heating function (as instructed) and waiting for a repair appointment that restores full, safe operation.
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*This article was researched with the help of AI, with human editors creating the final content.
