White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-562.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-562.
Consumers should immediately remove the two AA batteries from the thermostat and contact White-Rodgers for a free repair kit. If battery removal causes changes in furnace operation, contact White-Rodgers.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact More Than 40 Utility Companies To Consumers Nationwide Who Took Part In Energy Conservation Programs And By Various Hvac Wholesalers For About $150. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-562.
For additional information, contact White-Rodgers toll-free at (888) 624-1901 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com/Thermostat
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More Than 40 Utility Companies To Consumers Nationwide Who Took Part In Energy Conservation Programs And By Various Hvac Wholesalers For About $150. Recall FAQ
More Than 40 Utility Companies To Consumers Nationwide Who Took Part In Energy Conservation Programs And By Various Hvac Wholesalers For About $150. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on January 12, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 180,000 units are potentially affected.