Health Canada Issues Nationwide Recall on Amana Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Over Fire and Burn Risk

Canadian authorities are urging consumers to immediately stop using certain Amana brand through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps after Health Canada issued a nationwide recall over serious fire and burn hazards.

The recall, announced by Health Canada, targets specific models distributed across the country by Daikin Comfort Technologies, a Texas-based company. Though only 53 units made it into Canadian homes, more than 7,000 were sold in the United States between April and December 2025, making this a cross-border safety concern.

The danger, according to the recall notice, stems from a design flaw that keeps the heating element energized at all times when the unit is plugged in. Should a ground fault develop in the electric heater, the risk of burns or a fire breaking out becomes very real even when the appliance appears to be switched off.

So far, one injury has been reported in the United States as of March 2026. No injuries have been reported in Canada, though officials are not waiting for that to change before acting.

The affected models include the PBE093J35AA and PBE123J35AA air conditioners, as well as the PBH093J35AA and PBH113J35AA heat pump units all manufactured in India. The appliances are white in colour, with the Amana brand name visible on most control covers. Owners can identify whether their unit is affected by checking the model number, which appears on the front of the device or on a white sticker located on the edge of the base pan.

Health Canada is asking anyone who owns one of these units to unplug it immediately and reach out to Daikin Comfort Technologies for guidance on how to safely shut it down. The company can be reached toll-free at 1-855-812-8989, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.

Officials stress that the risk is present any time the unit remains connected to power making prompt action essential.