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White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: January 12, 2011 Initiated: January 12, 2011 #11096

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat's clock. This can cause the batteries to leak, resulting in a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 180,000 in the United States and 8,300 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/White-Rodgers-Recalls-Home-Heating-and-Cooling-Thermostats

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by White-Rodgers of St. Louis, Mo.. Units affected: About 180,000 in the United States and 8,300 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat's clock. This can cause the batteries to leak, resulting in a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 12, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11096.

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