White-Rodgers recalls four thermostat models due to alkaline battery leaks causing fire hazards. Affected units show no battery icon on the left side of the blue screen. Consumers should check for the icon or contact for free repair/replacement.
The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board posing a fire hazard.
White-Rodgers is recalling four models of home heating and cooling thermostats because alkaline batteries inside them can leak onto the circuit board and cause a fire. This hazard means the thermostats could start a fire if the battery leaks.
Alkaline batteries inside the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board. This leakage can cause electrical short circuits that may lead to a fire. The hazard occurs when the battery leaks and contacts the circuit board.
Homeowners with White-Rodgers thermostats that have a blue lighted screen and show one of the listed model names on the front are affected. People who use these thermostats in homes with heating or cooling systems are most at risk.
Check if your thermostat has a blue lighted screen and one of the model names listed: COMFORTSENTRY, DICO, Emerson, Frigidaire, Maytag, Nutone, Partners Choice, Rheem, Ruud, Unico, Water Furnace, Westinghouse, White-Rodgers, or Zonefirst. Recalled units do not show a battery icon on the left side of the blue screen.
Look for a battery icon on the left side of the blue lighted screen. If it's not shown, your thermostat is likely recalled.
If the battery icon is not visible, contact White-Rodgers to get a free repair or replacement thermostat.
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.
The recalled models have blue lighted screens and one of the following names: COMFORTSENTRY, DICO, Emerson, Frigidaire, Maytag, Nutone, Partners Choice, Rheem, Ruud, Unico, Water Furnace, Westinghouse, White-Rodgers, or Zonefirst.
Recalled thermostats do not show a battery icon on the left side of the blue lighted screen. Check for this icon before contacting White-Rodgers.
Contact White-Rodgers to receive a free repair or replacement thermostat. Do not use the thermostat until you get the repair or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send White-Rodgers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1671 — White-Rodgers Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Hello, I own a Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats that is covered by recall 1671 from White-Rodgers. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
