Recall 01-116, published March 28, 2001
White Consolidated Industries 240-volt air conditioners
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
FAH096J2T1The 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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.
- Brand
- White Consolidated Industries
- Recall published
- March 28, 2001
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 17,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, appliance, home and hardware stores, and independent contractors sold these air conditioners nationwide, from November 1998 through November 2000, for about $300.
