Amana Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
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Health Canada has recalled certain Amana Through-the-Wall air conditioners and heat pumps due to a fire hazard from the snubber circuit.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on September 3, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
The snubber circuit in certain Amana Through-the-Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps can emit flames if it shorts, posing a risk of serious injury due to fire hazard. As of September 1, 2026, no incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada. In the United States, two reports of a component on the control board shorting were received, with no injuries reported.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves certain models of Amana brand Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners or Heat Pumps. The affected products are white-coloured with the brand name Amana printed on most units' control covers. The model number begins with PB** and is located on the front of the unit on the front edge of the base pan on a white sticker; the serial number is under the bar code beneath the model number. A total of 126 units were sold in Canada and 4,633 units were sold in the United States from April 2025 to June 2026. The products were manufactured in India by Amber Enterprises India Ltd. and distributed by Daikin Comfort Technologies of Houston, Texas.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact Daikin Comfort Technologies to request a full refund. Contact Daikin toll-free at 833-730-0939 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT or visit the company website. This is a joint recall with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Daikin Comfort Technologies.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a potential fire hazard that could cause serious injury, affecting 126 units sold in Canada.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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