Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Dec 02, 2014, 09:24 ET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recall Summary

Name of Product: Daikin Streamer air purifiers

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

Remedy: Refund, Replace

Consumer Contact: Daikin toll-free at (888) 624-1908 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.

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Recall Details

Units: About 625 in the United States and 125 in Canada

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

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

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

Manufacturer: Daikin Industries Ltd., of Japan

Importers: Daikin AC (America) Inc. and Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/42703r-eng.php

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