Thousands of air conditioners throughout the US have been recalled just as a ‘mega’ heat dome prepares to broil over 30 states with dangerous heat and humidity.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that consumers should immediately stop using over 13,000 Amana window air conditioners and through-the-wall units due to a serious risk that they could start a fire.
Amana said that the faulty units were sold nationwide and were purchased between April 2025 and December 2025, mainly through dealers and direct sales, for $850 to $1,500.
Anyone using a through-the-wall (TTW) air conditioning unit with the model number PBH113J35AA, PBH093J35AA, PBH073J35AA, PBE123J35AA or PBE093J35AA should stop using their AC immediately.
Amana also urged users to contact their parent company and units’ manufacturer, Daikin Comfort Technologies, for a full refund.
As for the air conditioning units which sit in your window, anyone with the model numbers AH183J35AA, AH123J35AA, AH093J35AA, AE183J35AA, AE123J35AA and AE093J35AA are at risk of their units starting a fire as well and should pull the AC at once.
According to CPSC, the problem stems from a heating element that can stay on and energized even when the air conditioner is supposed to be off. This can lead to the unit overheating, melting its plastic components and starting a fire.
The news of Amana recalling 13,514 air conditioners comes as a historic heatwave blankets roughly two-thirds of the US and weather officials are urging Americans to stay indoors and in air conditioned rooms.
Amana has recalled over 13,000 air conditioning units over an issue that could cause fires due to a faulty heating element (Stock Image)
Pictured: An Amana window air conditioning unit recalled due to a heating element problem which can cause fires
The model numbers and serial numbers of the affected air conditioners can be found on the front bottom of the base pan, which is visible when the plastic covering is removed.
So far, Daikin Comfort Technologies has received one report of the heating element melting the AC’s plastic covering.
However, no injuries have been reported due to the recalled units.
Amana said in a statement: ‘Consumers will be required to provide their contact information, cut the product’s cord, and then upload a photo of the product’s serial number and cut cord in order to receive a full refund of the unit.’
Anyone with the affected units is urged to call 855-812-8989 during the company’s business hours of 9am to 6pm ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the Amana recall page.
This is a breaking story. More details to follow.
Pictured: An Amana window air conditioning unit recalled due to a heating element problem which can cause fires
Pictured: An Amana through-the-wall air conditioning unit recalled due to a heating element problem which can cause fires
Temperatures throughout most of the US are expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity this week
