White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11096. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 11096 has the recall date 12 Jan 2011. The notice names the firm White-Rodgers. The recall has about 180,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Thermostats.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm is aware of three incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 180,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | Programmable thermostats, About 180,000 in the United States and 8,300 in Canada, Thermostats |
| Sold at | More than 40 utility companies to consumers nationwide who took part in energy conservation programs and by various HVAC wholesalers for about $150. |
| Manufacturer | White-Rodgers |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Thermostats
- CPSC recalls of 2011
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 180,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Thermostats
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name White-Rodgers
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2001 | CPSC, Warn Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Winch Kits |
| 11 May 1998 | Gas Boilers Recall/Repair by Weil-McLain |
| 15 Feb 1996 | CPSC, White-Rodgers Announce Gas Water Heater Temperature Control Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11096The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11096. https://recallregister.com/product/562-white-rodgers-recalls-home-heating-and-cooling-thermostats-due-to-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11096 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm is aware of three incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
More than 40 utility companies to consumers nationwide who took part in energy conservation programs and by various HVAC wholesalers for about $150.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11096?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11096?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 180,000 in the United States and 8,300 in Canada