The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·15039·Announced 2014-12-02

Daikin Streamer Air Purifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Daikin is recalling Streamer air purifiers because the circuit board can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Daikin Industries Ltd is recalling Daikin Streamer portable air purifiers, model number MC75KSU, because the circuit board can overheat and cause the unit to catch on fire. The recalled units are cream-colored, measure about 23 inches tall by 15 inches wide by 8 inches deep, and have "Daikin" printed on the front. The model number is located on a rating plate on the lower right side of the units.

About 625 units were sold in the United States and 125 in Canada. The air purifiers were sold to consumers and online at Amazon.com from December 2010 through October 2014 for about $540. The units were distributed by Daikin AC (America) Inc. and Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P.

No injuries or fires have been reported. Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier. Daikin can be reached toll-free at (844) 633-4295 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.daikin.com.

The recalled product

Product
Daikin Streamer air purifiers
Manufacturer
Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan
Category
Consumer Product — Air Purifiers
Hazard
Affected units
625

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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