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Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireSold on AmazonDec 2, 2014
Recalled Daikin air purifier
Recalled Daikin air purifier

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Replace, Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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