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CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 28, 2001
Recalled air conditioner
Recalled air conditioner

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Hazard

These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.

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.

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.

Sold on

Department, appliance, home and hardware stores, and independent contractors sold these air conditioners nationwide, from November 1998 through November 2000, for about $300.

Contact the company

Consumers may contact the company toll-free at (800) 374-4432 anytime.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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