CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
USCPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
Recalling Firm: White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
240-volt air conditioners
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-White-Consolidated-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Conditioners |
| Title | CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/air-con.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled air conditioner |
| Hazards › Name | These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | 240-volt air conditioners |
| Products › Type | Air Conditioners |
| Products › Category I D | 1811 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 17,000 |
| Recall I D | 624 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2001-03-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 01116 |
| Manufacturers › Name | White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact the company toll-free at (800) 374-4432 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-10T00:00:00 |
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