CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce recall
CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
Why was CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce recalled?
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair. Contact: Consumers may contact the company toll-free at (800) 374-4432 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 240-volt air conditioners
- Company
- White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 17,000
- Sold at
- Department, appliance, home and hardware stores, and independent contractors sold these air conditioners nationwide, from November 1998 through November 2000, for about $300.
- Recall date
- March 28, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- White Consolidated Industries Inc. has received one report of a fire because of a short circuit, resulting in $14,000 in damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These are 240-volt air conditioners installed through the wall. They were sold under the following brands and model numbers: Frigidaire FAH096J2T1; White-Westinghouse WAH09EH2T1 and WAH096H2T1; Kenmore 253.79093990 and 253.70093000. The brand name is written on the front of the air conditioner under the control dial. The model number is written on a label inside the air conditioner, which can be viewed by lifting the filter in the front of the unit and reading the number through the slats.