As a massive heatwave threatens to scorch over 30 states with extreme temperatures and oppressive humidity, thousands of air conditioners in the United States are being recalled.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent advisory for consumers to immediately cease the use of over 13,000 Amana window and through-the-wall air conditioning units due to a significant fire hazard.
According to Amana, these defective models were distributed across the country and were bought between April and December 2025, mainly through dealers or direct sales, with prices ranging between $850 and $1,500.
The specific through-the-wall air conditioners at risk are identified by model numbers PBH113J35AA, PBH093J35AA, PBH073J35AA, PBE123J35AA, or PBE093J35AA, and users are advised to halt their use without delay.
Amana is advising customers to reach out to its parent company, Daikin Comfort Technologies, to obtain a complete refund for the malfunctioning units.
As for the air conditioning window units, anyone with the model numbers AH183J35AA, AH123J35AA, AH093J35AA, AE183J35AA, AE123J35AA and AE093J35AA is at risk of their units starting a fire and should pull the AC at once.
The model and serial numbers of the affected air conditioners are found on the front bottom of the base pan, which is visible when the plastic covering is removed.
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.
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
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.
‘Recalled units have a model number beginning with PB, AH, or AE. The serial number is under the bar code that is under the model number,’ the company added.
An additional 53 air conditioners were sold to consumers in Canada and have been recalled as well.
Between 2017 and 2019, CPSC estimated that air conditioners were involved in 1,400 fires throughout the US each year.
Pictured: An Amana window air conditioning unit recalled due to a heating element problem which can cause fires
Model numbers for the affected air conditioners can be found at the bottom of the units when the front plastic covering is removed.
The recall will likely impact many Americans bracing for the first major heatwave of the 2026 summer season, with high heat and humidity triggering extreme health warnings from the National Weather Service.
A heat dome works like a lid of high pressure. It builds overhead, trapping hot air at the surface level, suppressing clouds and intensifying sunlight.
Meteorologists have called this particular summer event a ‘mega’ or ‘double heat dome’ because two separate high-pressure systems, one over the Southwest and another being influenced by the subtropical Atlantic, have merged into one massive dome over the US.
Temperatures are expected to start rising today and peak at dangerously high levels by Thursday, with states from New York to Kansas preparing for the heat index to surpass 105 degrees Fahrenheit this week.
AccuWeather meteorologist Matt Benz warned in a statement: ‘While temperatures during the day will be dangerous, the lack of any relief from the heat and humidity at night can be especially stifling and even deadly, especially for those who don’t have air conditioning.’
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
High heat index values can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke within minutes of exposure.
Since humid air is already full of moisture, sweat evaporates much more slowly. That means your body cannot cool down well and it feels hotter than the actual thermometer says.
Elderly adults, children, those with chronic health issues, and those without air conditioning are expected to be at the greatest risk during the widespread humidity-induced heatwave.
Heat exhaustion often starts with heavy sweating, fatigue, developing cool, pale, clammy skin and a fast, weak pulse, muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea and headaches.
As for heat stroke, which is far more deadly and can develop within 15 minutes in extreme conditions, the first symptoms are often a throbbing headache, confusion, slurred speech, nausea, dizziness, and a fever above 103°F.