Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
USHaier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Chest Freezers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Haier-America-Recalls-Chest-Freezers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11028.11028a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Black & Decker Model BFE53 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11028.11028b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Rating label is located at the top center of the back of the freezer |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11028.11028c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Haier Model ESNCM053E |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11028.11028d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Rating label is located at the top center of the back of the freezer |
| Hazards › Name | A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Haier America and CPSC have received reports of 18 incidents, including four reports of fires with minor property damage, consisting of smoke damage, damage to a wall, and food spoilage. There have been no reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Chest Freezers |
| Products › Type | Stand Alone Freezers |
| Products › Category I D | 68128 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 67,500 |
| Recall I D | 497 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer. |
| Importers › Name | Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 11028 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call the company toll-free at (877) 878-7579 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Saturdays and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Sundays or visit the firm's website at www.chestfreezerrecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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