White-Rodgers is recalling approximately 740,000 digital thermostats because the alkaline batteries can leak onto the circuit board. These thermostats are white with blue lighted screens and feature various brand names including Emerson, White-Rodgers, Frigidaire, and others. The company has received seven reports of burn damage to the thermostats, including two instances of minor property damage. Consumers should check their devices immediately to determine if they are part of this recall and contact White-Rodgers for a free repair or replacement.
Alkaline batteries used in the device can leak fluid onto the internal circuit board, which poses a fire hazard. Seven incidents of burn damage to the thermostats have already been reported.
Consumers should check thermostats for battery icon on the left side of the blue lighted screen, if the battery icon is not shown, contact White-Rodgers to receive a free repair or a replacement thermostat.
Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats
Only thermostats without a battery icon require action
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response