CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
⚠ 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-624.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-624.
Consumers should stop using these units, and contact the company to arrange for a free repair.
✅ 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 Department, Appliance, Home And Hardware Stores, And Independent Contractors Sold These Air Conditioners Nationwide, From November 1998 Through November 2000, For About $300. 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-624.
Consumers may contact the company toll-free at (800) 374-4432 anytime.
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Department, Appliance, Home And Hardware Stores, And Independent Contractors Sold These Air Conditioners Nationwide, From November 1998 Through November 2000, For About $300. Recall FAQ
Department, Appliance, Home And Hardware Stores, And Independent Contractors Sold These Air Conditioners Nationwide, From November 1998 Through November 2000, For About $300. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners. The notice was published on March 28, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 17,000 units are potentially affected.