Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.

Recall #: 15039
Affected scope: About 625 in the United States and 125 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan recalled This recall involves Daikin brand streamer portable air purifiers with model number MC75K….

Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan in December 2, 2014. Reason: The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a f…. Verify recall #15039 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan issued this CPSC recall-The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire..

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agency class: December 2, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15039 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Daikin brand streamer portable air purifiers with model number MC75KSU. The air purifiers are portable and are designed to remove dust, particles and allergens from indoor air in the home or office. They are cream-colored and measure about 23 inches tall by 15 inches wide by 8 inches deep. "Daikin" is printed on the front of the units. The model number is located on a rating plate on the lower right side of the units.

Reason for recall

The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15039
Date reported	December 2, 2014
Date initiated	December 2, 2014
Recalling firm	Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan
Affected scope	About 625 in the United States and 125 in Canada
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air pur…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 2, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15039.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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