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Matha Irene Van Egmond
Coverage of Matha Irene Van Egmond in the Nexus archive.
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturingorganization2Consumer Product Safety Commissionorganization2National Weather Serviceorganization2Mississippiplace2heatwavetopic2Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditionersorganization1fire risktopic1burn injurytopic1Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditionerstopic1Four Cornersplace1
- Thousands of air conditioners recalled due to fire, burn risks as heat wave continues
Thousands of Amana air conditioners are under recall due to fire and burn risks, with the heating element posing a hazard even when turned off. The recall occurs amid a dangerous heatwave affecting the Central and Eastern U.S., during which a woman in Mississippi died from heat exposure.
- Thousands of air conditioners recalled due to fire, burn risks as heat wave continues
Thousands of Amana air conditioners are being recalled due to fire and burn risks caused by a faulty heating element. The recall, issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, affects units sold from April to December 2025. The recall coincides with a dangerous heatwave in the U.S., during which a woman died after being exposed to extreme heat.