Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11072 · Dec 16, 2010 · Fagor America Inc.
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11072
- Date
- Dec 16, 2010
- Company
- Fagor America Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Fagor Refrigerators
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. Model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left hand side near the food storage drawers. Models Serial Numbers Within the Range of Fagor T/3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0609xxxxx through 0727xxxxx 3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0746xxxxx through 1017xxxxx FCA-86ART Serial numbers starting with 0839xxxxx through 0915xxxxx
What can happen
The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires resulting in damage to the refrigerator and surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty Home Appliance Stores nationwide between July 2006 and May 2010 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fagor refrigerators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing 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.