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

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

Recall #: 01116
Affected scope: About 17,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled These are 240-volt air conditioners installed through the wall. They were sold under the ….

CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners was recalled by White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio in March 28, 2001. Reason: 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 re…. Verify recall #01116 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers..

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agency class: March 28, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01116 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01116
Date reported	March 28, 2001
Date initiated	March 28, 2001
Recalling firm	White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Affected scope	About 17,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 28, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01116.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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