Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09739 · May 7, 2009 · Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A.
960
units affected
960
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09739
- Date
- May 7, 2009
- Company
- Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A.
- Units affected
- 960
- Product
- Fricon Upright Freezers
- Product type
- Freezers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Fricon commercial one-door upright freezers with model number VCV1V. These freezers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The model number is found either on a label located in the upper, right corner on the back of the unit or on a label located inside the unit on the lower left side.
What can happen
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Retailers and distributors should immediately disconnect the freezers and remove them from service. The company has notified all retailers and distributors in possession of the freezers directly and will replace the controller of the freezer free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Unilever has received four reports of fires, resulting in damage to the unit and/or displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fricon upright freezers?
Retailers and distributors should immediately disconnect the freezers and remove them from service. The company has notified all retailers and distributors in possession of the freezers directly and will replace the controller of the freezer free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.