Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Commercial-Ice-Cube-Machines-Recalled-by-Scotsman-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/456843c24b3a444a979609bc64bf45e9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Model and serial number location |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b91fa2d9839a480b8d31d39317daf35a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Stickers indicating no retrofit kit needed |
| Hazards › Name | The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers) |
| Products › Type | Ice Makers |
| Products › Category I D | 2008 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 43,000 |
| Recall I D | 146 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Commercial food service equipment distributors and dealers nationwide from September 2006 through December 2009 for between $4,000 and $14,000. |
| Recall Date | 2010-02-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10147 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Scotsman at (800) 541-0520 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.scotsman-ice.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |