Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09712 · Dec 11, 2008 · Tyler Refrigeration
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09712
- Date
- Dec 11, 2008
- Company
- Tyler Refrigeration
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers
- Product type
- Freezers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Vertical Multi-deck Frozen Food Merchandisers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The recall involves models D6F, D6FL, L6F, L6FL, N6F and N6FL manufactured between 1995 and 2008. The serial and model numbers are located on the label located on the inside, upper-right front of the unit behind the lighting assembly. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.tylerrefrigeration.com
What can happen
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and contact Tyler Refrigeration to schedule the installation of a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tyler Refrigeration has received one report of a fire, resulting in damage to the case and displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Tyler Refrigeration-owned branches, independent dealers and directly to some commercial users from March 1995 to July 2008 for about $3,700 to $8,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled commercial frozen food merchandisers?
Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and contact Tyler Refrigeration to schedule the installation of a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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.