White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-01-12 · 11096
Hazards
The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat's clock. This can cause the batteries to leak, resulting in a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
11096
Date
2011-01-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Programmable thermostats
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
White-Rodgers of St. Louis, Mo.
Retailer(s)
More than 40 utility companies to consumers nationwide who took part in energy conservation programs and by various HVAC wholesalers for about $150.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves all White-Rodgers programmable thermostats with model numbers 1F88-XXX and 1F85RF-275 and date codes beginning with 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 and 1001 through 1039. The model number is printed on the thermostat's front pull-down panel door. The date code is located inside the removable front cover. White-Rodgers and/or the utility company's name and logo are printed on the front of the thermostat. These thermostats were able to be controlled by power companies in homes that took part in energy demand reduction programs.