Daikin Comfort Technologies is expanding its recall to include about 3,600 additional evaporator coil drain pans that were incorrectly labeled. The molded plastic drain pan can overheat, melt, and deform, which has resulted in 31 reported fires and one instance of smoke inhalation. Affected units were sold by independent dealers between January 2019 and November 2021 for between $200 and $1,200. Consumers should contact the manufacturer to register for a free repair by a qualified technician.
The plastic drain pan at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat and melt if installed in certain furnace configurations, posing a fire hazard. There have been reports of significant fire and smoke damage to homes resulting from this defect.
Consumers should contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (DCT) to determine whether your unit is included in this recall and to register for the free repair by a qualified technician. DCT is contacting all registered consumers where records indicate their gas furnace system is subject to the recall.
Includes units incorrectly marked with 2018 serial numbers but manufactured in 2019-2020. Also includes systems repaired with a new drain pan between Jan 2019 and Nov 2021.
Furnace configurations for recalled evaporator coil drain pans showing an up-flow coil configuration
Recalled evaporator coil drain pans installed with condensing (white pipe) or non-condensing (metal pipe) gas furnaces that are not in an “up-flow” coil configuration
Location of label showing serial number on cased evaporator coils
Location of label showing serial number on uncased evaporator coils
Location of Energy Guide label showing furnace brand and model number
Location of model number on outdoor condenser
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response