Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10147 · Feb 25, 2010 · Scotsman Group LLC
43,000
units affected
43,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10147
- Date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Company
- Scotsman Group LLC
- Units affected
- 43,000
- Product
- Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)
- Product type
- Ice Makers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled machines are designed to be installed on top of ice storage bins or ice dispensers, and typically are used in commercial establishments. Model numbers begin with C0322, C0330, C0522, C0530, C0630, C0830, C1030, C1448, C1848, C2148, EH130, EH222, EH330, or EH430, and serial numbers of the recalled machines within these model designations begin with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09. Model and serial numbers are on the back of all machines and, depending on the model, behind the machine's front panel either in the lower right corner of the machine or on the left side of the sheet metal wall that separates the larger (equipment) compartment from the smaller (ice-making) compartment. Scotsman® commercial flake and nugget ice machines, commercial undercounter cube ice machines, and residential ice machines are not involved in this recall.
What can happen
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received four reports of fires and 37 reports of burned or melted components, resulting in replacement of machines and component parts. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Commercial food service equipment distributors and dealers nationwide from September 2006 through December 2009 for between $4,000 and $14,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scotsman® commercial modular cube ice machines (modular cubers)?
Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose 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.