CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
Source: CPSC Recall #01116
Recall Date
2001-03-28
Manufacturer
White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Units Affected
About 17,000
Products Involved
240-volt air conditioners
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.
Reported 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.
Sold At
Department, appliance, home and hardware stores, and independent contractors sold these air conditioners nationwide, from November 1998 through November 2000, for about $300.
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28