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Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers From South Korea Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (MAMMOS) From South Korea Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers (MAMMOs) from South Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman
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WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (MAMMOS) From South Korea Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers (MAMMOs) from South Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
ChairmanDavid S. Johanson and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from South Korea.
The Commission also made a negative critical circumstances determination with respect to the subject imports from South Korea for which Commerce had made a final affirmative critical circumstances finding in its antidumping duty investigation.
The Commission's public report, Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (MAMMOs) from South Korea (Inv. No. 731-TA-1740 (Final), USITC Publication 5761, July 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available on the USITC website by August 10, 2026.
The status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about this investigation can be found in the Commission's Investigations Database System (IDS).
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0626_68813.htm
FEC Issues Digest for Week of June 22-26, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4559) On June 15, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Correct the Record Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(a) and for an Order Directing the Clerk of Court to Enter Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. On June 24, the court issued a Minute Order denying Plaintiff's motion.
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On
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WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4559) On June 15, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Correct the Record Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(a) and for an Order Directing the Clerk of Court to Enter Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. On June 24, the court issued a Minute Order denying Plaintiff's motion.
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) OnJune 15, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Federal Election Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Campbell v. FEC (Case No. 26-10849) On June 22, the Commission filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint Under Rule 12(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a Motion for Waiver of the Local Counsel Requirement in Local Rules 83.20(f) and (g) as to the Commission, and a Memorandum of Points and Authorities, and the United States filed a Motion to Dismiss in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Also on June 22, the district court issued orders regarding Determination of Motion to the Commission and to the United States.
Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On June 22, the Commission filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of its Partial Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Llop v. FEC (Case No. 26-51) On June 25, the Commission filed a Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
McDonald v. FEC (Case No. 25-10830) On June 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a Per Curiam Order denying Plaintiff-Appellant McDonald's Petition for Rehearing En Banc.
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Outreach
On June 24, the Commission hosted reporting and FECFile webinars for candidate committees.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
July 8, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host Basic and Advanced FECFile webinars for PACs and party committees.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
July 15: July Quarterly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Quarterly Reporting schedule.
July 20: July Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
The Commission has posted information regarding reporting deadlines as some states reschedule congressional primary elections to account for redistricting.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 13th District Special General Election, scheduled for July 28, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for August 25, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 14th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 18, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-june-22-26-2026/
SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment as to Sales Manager Charged in Alleged Fraudulent Oil and Gas Offering
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:22-cv-1415; N.D. Tex. filed June 30, 2022):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michael Bowen and Chol Kim a/k/a Brandon Kim, No. 3:22-cv-1415 (N.D. Tex. filed June 30, 2022)
On June 8, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a final judgment by consent as to Michael Bowen, whom the SEC previously charged with making false and misleading statements related to the offer and sale of Cannon Operating Company LLC's securities.
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:22-cv-1415; N.D. Tex. filed June 30, 2022):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michael Bowen and Chol Kim a/k/a Brandon Kim, No. 3:22-cv-1415 (N.D. Tex. filed June 30, 2022)
On June 8, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a final judgment by consent as to Michael Bowen, whom the SEC previously charged with making false and misleading statements related to the offer and sale of Cannon Operating Company LLC's securities.
According tothe SEC's first amended complaint, between January 2018 and September 2020, Cannon and William Glen Baker fraudulently raised approximately $2,182,687 from at least 140 investors through the unregistered offer and sale of working interests in oil and gas wells in Oklahoma. The complaint alleged that, from April 2016 through September 2018, Bowen served as Cannon's chief operating officer and sales manager. The complaint further alleged that, for one of Cannon's offerings, the company's offering materials, which Bowen helped draft, misrepresented the performance of Cannon's prior wells in the same field, failed to disclose sales commissions, and otherwise misstated how investor funds would be used. According to the complaint, Bowen also directed and concealed the payment of the undisclosed sales commissions and acted as an unregistered broker.
Without admitting the allegations in the complaint, Bowen consented to the entry of the final judgment that permanently enjoins him from violating Sections 5 and 17(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 15(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and from participating in the issuance, purchase, offer, or sale of any security except for purchases or sales of securities listed on a national securities exchange for his own personal accounts. In addition, the final judgment orders Bowen to pay disgorgement in the amount of $106,000, prejudgment interest in the amount of $48,827.18, and a civil penalty in the amount of $150,000.
The SEC's litigation was led by Jason Rose and supervised by Keefe Bernstein of the SEC's Fort Worth Regional Office.
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Resources
* Final Judgment - Michael Bowen (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/judg26575.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26575
Red Royal Electric to Pay $34,500 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Red Royal Electric to Pay $34,500 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Electrical company agrees to provide drug test accommodations and implement policy changes
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Red Royal Electric, Inc., a provider of residential electric services to counties in western Florida, will pay $34,500 and implement significant policy and training reforms to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Red Royal Electric to Pay $34,500 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Electrical company agrees to provide drug test accommodations and implement policy changes
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Red Royal Electric, Inc., a provider of residential electric services to counties in western Florida, will pay $34,500 and implement significant policy and training reforms to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, in January 2025, Red Royal refused to hire an applicant with a neurodevelopmental disorder and failed to accommodate his request to provide documentation of prescription medication to pass the employer's drug screen for hiring.
"We appreciate Red Royal's willingness to enter into an early resolution of this case that appropriately compensates the applicant," said EEOC Miami Regional Attorney Kristen Foslid. "The changes in policy paired with newly implemented training stemming from this resolution ensure that future applicants and employees with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodations moving forward."
Such alleged conduct violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring prospective employers to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities applying for jobs who advise that their prescribed medication may cause a positive drug test result. The EEOC filed suit (EEOC v. Red Royal Electric, Inc., Case No. 8:26-cv-01270-JLB-CPT) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida after first attempting to resolve the matter through its administrative conciliation process.
EEOC Miami District Director Evangeline Hawthorne said, "Many employers may not be aware that applicants on prescribed medication can face problems passing drug screening tests. It is the EEOC's job to bring awareness to this issue and this lawsuit helps to amplify a critical but often overlooked aspect of workplace civil rights law."
Under the three-year consent decree resolving the lawsuit, Red Royal will pay $34,500 in back pay and compensatory damages to the job applicant. The company will also implement a comprehensive disability accommodation policy, provide regular training to managers and employees on disability discrimination and accommodation obligations, and report complaints and accommodation requests to the EEOC.
For more information on disability discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
The Miami District Office's jurisdiction includes Florida, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/red-royal-electric-pay-34500-eeoc-disability-discrimination-lawsuit
LeachGarner to Pay $2.8 Million in EEOC Pay Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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LeachGarner to Pay $2.8 Million in EEOC Pay Discrimination Suit
Metallurgical company settles federal suit charging it placed female workers in lower-paying departments and paid them less than men for similar work
BOSTON -LeachGarner, Inc., a metallurgical manufacturer and supplier, will pay $2.8 million and provide other relief to settle a federal sex discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
The EEOC's lawsuit alleged that for
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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LeachGarner to Pay $2.8 Million in EEOC Pay Discrimination Suit
Metallurgical company settles federal suit charging it placed female workers in lower-paying departments and paid them less than men for similar work
BOSTON -LeachGarner, Inc., a metallurgical manufacturer and supplier, will pay $2.8 million and provide other relief to settle a federal sex discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
The EEOC's lawsuit alleged that foryears LeachGarner routinely assigned female manufacturing employees at its Attleboro, Massachusetts facility to lower paying jobs. Manufacturing positions were held nearly exclusively by men and paid more than those held by women, even though the male dominated positions required no prior experience and they involved similar work. LeachGarner also told staffing agencies that it preferred men for certain vacancies, the suit alleged.
Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act (EPA), both of which prohibit discrimination based on sex. The EEOC filed suit (EEOC v. LeachGarner d/b/a LeachGarner, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, Case No. 23-cv-11014) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
"Pay discrimination against women continues to be a problem in some parts of the economy, and eliminating sex-based discrimination remains a priority for the EEOC," said Kimberly Cruz, regional attorney of the EEOC's New York District. "We appreciate LeachGarner's agreement to resolve this litigation and take steps to prevent unlawful pay discrimination going forward."
Catherine L. Eschbach, acting EEOC general counsel said, "The EEOC is committed to ensuring that all workers are evaluated on the basis of merit, have equal opportunity to compete for good jobs, and are paid based on their work and not their sex."
In addition to providing monetary relief to affected employees, the three-year decree requires LeachGarner to evaluate its existing hiring, job assignment, and compensation practices, take steps to ensure that these practices promote equal employment opportunity in the workplace, are based on legitimate, job-related criteria, and periodically report to the EEOC on those efforts. The company will also ensure that its internal policies require equal pay for equal work and will annually train employees on their rights under Title VII and the EPA.
Arlean Nieto, the acting director of the EEOC's New York District, said, "Title VII and the EPA require equal pay for equal work. All employers should take steps to ensure that they are allowing men and women an equal chance to earn good wages."
For more information on equal pay and compensation discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/equal-paycompensation-discrimination. For more information on sex-based discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sex-based-discrimination.
The EEOC's New York District Office has jurisdiction over Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, northern New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/leachgarner-pay-28-million-eeoc-pay-discrimination-suit
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits
Hazard: The roll-on warmers' power cord can overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 25, 2026
Units: About 14,700 (Southern Telecom previously recalled the waxing kits on June 13, 2024)
Consumer Contact: Southern Telecom toll-free at 888-959-0944 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@customersupport123.com, or online
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits
Hazard: The roll-on warmers' power cord can overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 25, 2026
Units: About 14,700 (Southern Telecom previously recalled the waxing kits on June 13, 2024)
Consumer Contact: Southern Telecom toll-free at 888-959-0944 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@customersupport123.com, or onlineat https://southerntelecom.com/recall-2026-05-14/ or www.southerntelecom.com and click on "Recall: LOMB2004PK Roll-On Waxing Kit" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kit with Wax Cartridge & Wax Strips, model numbers LOMB2003PK and LOMB2004PK. The recalled boxed kits included a handheld wax warmer, a wax cartridge, wax strips, a power cord and a user's manual. The Lomi logo is printed on the front of the white and pink warmer and on the outside of the product packaging. The model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the wax warmer.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled waxing kits immediately and contact Southern Telecom for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the kits by unplugging the warmer's electrical cord, cutting it in half, and upload a photo of the destroyed product, showing the cut electrical cord, to https://support.customersupport123.com/hc/en-us/requests/new. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.
Incidents/Injuries: Southern Telecom has received two additional reports of the warmer power cord overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Ross, DD's, Variety Wholesalers and Burlington stores nationwide from February 2025 through December 2025 for about $13.
Importer(s): Southern Telecom Inc., of New York
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-576
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Southern-Telecom-Expands-Recall-of-Lomi-Waxing-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Additional-Model-and-Reported-Incidents
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners (WRAC) and Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps
Hazard: The heating element can remain energized during a ground fault, despite being turned off, posing a risk of fire or burn injury to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 25, 2026
Units: About 13,514 (In addition, about 53 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: DCT toll-free at 855-812-8989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.amana-ptac.com/amana-ttw-wrac-recall
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WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners (WRAC) and Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps
Hazard: The heating element can remain energized during a ground fault, despite being turned off, posing a risk of fire or burn injury to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 25, 2026
Units: About 13,514 (In addition, about 53 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: DCT toll-free at 855-812-8989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.amana-ptac.com/amana-ttw-wrac-recallor www.amana-ptac.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom right of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves certain Amana brand Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air conditioners or heat pumps. The products are white-colored, and the brand name is printed on most of the units' control covers. The units are used to provide room climate control. They most often are installed at hotels, apartment buildings, and commercial spaces.
The model number is located on the front of the unit on the front edge of the base pan on a white sticker. 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 model numbers in the recall include: [View table in the link at bottom.]
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. (DCT) to submit a request for a full refund. 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.
Incidents/Injuries: DCT has received one report of plastic on the unit melting. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from April 2025 through December 2025 for between $850 and $1,500.
Importer(s): Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc., of Houston, Texas
Manufactured In: India
Recall number: 26-581
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Daikin-Comfort-Technologies-Manufacturing-Recalls-Amana-Air-Conditioners-and-Heat-Pumps-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-and-Burns
