More than 13,000 Amana window and through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps are being pulled from homes after regulators flagged a defect that can quietly keep part of the unit energized during a ground fault, even when the power is switched off. That glitch creates a fire and burn hazard, and owners are being told to shut affected white Amana units down and check their model and serial numbers right away to see if they are included. The recall covers units sold last year, and the manufacturer is offering refunds to consumers who can document their serial number.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing announced the recall on June 25, 2026, for about 13,514 units, including roughly 53 sold in Canada. Regulators report that the heating element can stay energized during a ground fault even when the unit is turned off, which is where the risk of fire or burn injury comes in. The action is logged as recall number 26-581 and covers both window-room (WRAC) and through-the-wall (TTW) models.
The recalled units are white and carry the Amana name on most control covers. Model numbers begin with PB, AH or AE, and the eleven impacted models include PBH113J35AA, PBE123J35AA, AH183J35AA and AE183J35AA, among others, as reported by NBC Chicago. The model and serial numbers are printed on a white sticker on the front edge of the base pan under the control cover, which is the first place owners should look. Keep that serial number handy, since you will need it when you contact the company about a refund.
How to check your unit and get a refund
Daikin Comfort Technologies is telling owners to stop using recalled units immediately and to request a full refund through the company’s recall portal. Amana explains that consumers will be asked to provide contact information, cut the product’s cord and upload a photo that clearly shows both the unit’s serial number and the cut cord in order to receive a refund. If you have questions, the recall hotline listed by the manufacturer and the CPSC is 855-812-8989 during business hours.
When and where the units were sold
The affected air conditioners and heat pumps were sold nationwide through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers from April 2025 through December 2025 for about $850 to $1,500, according to reporting compiled by ConsumerAffairs. The importer is listed as Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc., of Houston, Texas, and the units were manufactured in India, according to the recall details.
Legal and regulatory background
The recall lands at a time when regulators have been increasing scrutiny of Daikin’s reporting practices. In a separate action earlier this month, the CPSC announced a settlement in which Daikin agreed to pay an $8.5 million civil penalty for failing to promptly report earlier PTAC fire hazards, according to the agency’s news release. That enforcement history helps explain why there is so much attention on how the company handles the remedy process for this latest recall.
What renters and property managers should do
Tenants who discover an affected unit in a rental should contact their landlord or property manager right away so the owner can verify the model and, if needed, register the unit for a refund. Landlords and building managers with multiple units are being urged to inventory serial numbers and work with the manufacturer to remove or replace recalled machines. CPSC guidance and the manufacturer’s recall page outline the required steps. For any sign of smoke or overheating, unplug the unit if it can be safely unplugged and contact your local fire department before attempting any further inspection.
