U-Line Recalls Outdoor Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23006 · Oct 13, 2022 · U-Line
90
units affected
90
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23006
- Date
- Oct 13, 2022
- Company
- U-Line
- Units affected
- 90
- Product
- U-Line Outdoor Series 24-inch Built-In Convertible Freezers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves U-Line Outdoor Series 24-inch Built-In Convertible Freezers with model number U-1224FZRSOD-00A and manufactured between 2017-2018. They have serial number ranges between 1745627020001-1745627020009; 1746096040001-1746096040077; 1850469050001-1850469050003; and 1850469059001-1850469059003. The model number, serial number, and "U-Line" brand name are printed on a plate located in the top right interior of the unit.
What can happen
The outdoor freezers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled outdoor freezers and contact U-Line to schedule a free pickup of the recalled freezers and installation of a free replacement unit. Replacement options include a freezer, refrigerator drawers or refrigerator.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- U-Line has received three reports of freezer fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent distributors including Tri State Distributors, Milestone Distributors, Purcell-Murray Company and Almo Distributing NY, who sold them to retailers nationwide from April 2017 through February 2020 for about $2,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled u-line outdoor series 24-inch built-in convertible freezers?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled outdoor freezers and contact U-Line to schedule a free pickup of the recalled freezers and installation of a free replacement unit. Replacement options include a freezer, refrigerator drawers or refrigerator.
What is the hazard?
The outdoor freezers 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.