Safety regulator, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
Recall 01116 · Mar 28, 2001 · White Consolidated Industries Inc.
17,000
units affected
17,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01116
- Date
- Mar 28, 2001
- Company
- White Consolidated Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 17,000
- Product
- 240-volt air conditioners
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 240-volt air conditioners?
Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.