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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On August 3, 2023, Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT), of Houston, Texas, initiated a recall of Amana-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs) assembled with factory-installed “DigiAir” modules. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 23779. The recall involves approximately 62,100 units in the United States and an additional 302 units sold in Canada. The recall notice states that DCT has received 52 reports of incidents involving the DigiAir compressor, including 10 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Affected Products
The recalled products are Amana-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with DigiAir modules. DigiAir modules are factory-installed make-up air systems with configurable dehumidification. The recalled units are beige in color. The model number of each recalled unit begins with “PMH” or “PMC.” The brand name “Amana” is printed on the unit’s control cover. The model number is located on a label below the control board. The units were sold through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2023, with a retail price between $1,200 and $1,400. The manufacturer is Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT), based in Houston, Texas. The units were manufactured in the United States.

Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the DigiAir module compressor can overheat. This overheating poses burn and fire hazards. The recall notice does not specify any other hazards or conditions beyond the compressor overheating. No injuries have been reported in connection with this hazard.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers who own a recalled Amana PTAC unit with a DigiAir module should contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT) for instructions on disabling the DigiAir compressor in the recalled PTACs. Consumers should also arrange for a free repair of the unit by a qualified technician. The recall notice states that DCT is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers should not attempt to disable or repair the unit themselves unless directed by DCT. The recall notice does not specify any interim safety measures, such as unplugging the unit or ceasing use, beyond contacting DCT for instructions.

Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by DCT is a free repair. Specifically, DCT will provide instructions to consumers on how to disable the DigiAir compressor and will arrange for a qualified technician to perform the repair at no cost to the consumer. The recall notice does not offer a refund, replacement, or any other remedy option. The remedy is classified as “Repair” in the recall data.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact DCT toll-free at 844-309-1141 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the recall website at www.amana-ptac.com/digi-air-recall or go to www.amana-ptac.com and click on “RECALL” for more information. The recall notice does not provide an email address or mailing address for consumer inquiries. For Canadian consumers, additional information is available through Health Canada’s recall alert at the URL provided in the source data.

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