White-Rodgers recalls programmable thermostats with model numbers 1F88-XXX and 1F85RF-275 and date codes 05-1039 due to battery leaks causing fire risk. Consumers must remove batteries and contact for repair.
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.
White-Rodgers is recalling programmable thermostats that can leak batteries, creating a fire hazard. If you own one with the specified model numbers or date codes, you should remove the batteries immediately and get a free repair kit.
The thermostats constantly charge backup AA batteries, which can leak over time. This leakage can lead to a fire hazard, especially if the batteries are not removed and the thermostat remains in use.
Homeowners with White-Rodgers programmable thermostats that have model numbers 1F88-XXX or 1F85RF-275 and date codes starting with 05 through 1039 are affected. People who use these thermostats in homes with energy demand reduction programs are at higher risk.
Check the thermostat's front pull-down panel door for model numbers 1F88-XXX or 1F85RF-275. Look for a date code starting with 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 or 1001 through 1039 inside the removable front cover.
Take out the two AA batteries from the thermostat to prevent leaks and fire risk.
Reach out to White-Rodgers for a free repair kit to fix the battery issue.
If removing batteries changes how your furnace works, contact White-Rodgers immediately.
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.
Model numbers 1F88-XXX and 1F85RF-275.
Look for model numbers 1F88-XXX or 1F85RF-275 on the front pull-down panel door and date codes starting with 05 through 1039 inside the removable front cover.
No, the recall provides a free repair kit to fix the battery issue without replacing the thermostat.
Batteries can leak over time, creating a fire hazard, so removing them is critical to prevent risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send White-Rodgers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 562 — White-Rodgers Programmable thermostats Hello, I own a Programmable thermostats that is covered by recall 562 from White-Rodgers. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
