CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-03-28 · 01116
Hazards
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
Recall
Number
01116
Date
2001-03-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
240-volt air conditioners
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Department, appliance, home and hardware stores, and independent contractors sold these air conditioners nationwide, from November 1998 through November 2000, for about $300.
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.