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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2001-03-28

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

Is my product affected?

240-volt air conditioners

  • Brand White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

White Consolidated Industries Inc. has recalled 240-volt through-the-wall air conditioners sold under the Frigidaire, White-Westinghouse, and Kenmore brands due to a short circuit hazard. The affected models are Frigidaire FAH096J2T1; White-Westinghouse WAH09EH2T1 and WAH096H2T1; and Kenmore 253.79093990 and 253.70093000. These units can short circuit, which poses risks of fires, shock, and burn injuries to consumers.

According to the recall, affected consumers should stop using their air conditioners and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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