Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11028 · Nov 2, 2010 · Haier America
67,500
units affected
67,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11028
- Date
- Nov 2, 2010
- Company
- Haier America
- Units affected
- 67,500
- Product
- Chest Freezers
- Product type
- Stand Alone Freezers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Black & Decker® Model BFE53 and Haier® Model ESNCM053E 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Black & Decker" is printed at the front upper-right corner or "Haier" is printed on the front upper-left corner of the freezer. "Black & Decker" or "Haier," the model number, the unit's serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. Only Model BFE53 and Model ESNCM053E freezers with serial numbers beginning as follows are included in this recall: Beginning of Serial Numberon Rating Label 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007
What can happen
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Black & Decker Model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Wal-Mart nationwide from January 2010 through September 2010, for about $150. Haier Model ESNCM053E was sold through Amazon.com and other retailers from May 2010 through October 2010 for between $220 to $290.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chest freezers?
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
What is the hazard?
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, 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.