Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Haier models HA10TG31 with 10.1 cubic foot capacity. They measure about five feet high and two feet wide. The Haier logo is affixed on the refrigerator door. Only the following models and serial numbers are included in this recall. Model and serial numbers can be found on the rating plate on the back of the refrigerator's rear panel. Model Number Serial Number Range (Any units with below two-digit XX combination after the second "BL" in the serial number, e.g., BL*********BLXX*****) HA10TG31SB HA10TG31SS HA10TG31SW XX = E9, EA, EB, EC, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, FA, FB, FC, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, GA
Affected Products
Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Haier-America-Recalls-Top-Mount-Refrigerators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_64.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Haier 10.1 Cubic Foot Top-Mount Refrigerator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_48.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Rear of the recalled Haier 10.1 Cubic Foot Top-Mount Refrigerator with the serial number on a label at the top left. |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire and associated property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 137,000 |
| Recall I D | 8435 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should unplug and immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and visit Haier America's website to schedule a free in-home repair or to receive a refund in the form of a $150 rebate toward the purchase of a qualified new Haier brand refrigerator. |
| Importers › Name | Haier America, of Wayne, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowes stores nationwide and independent retailers from September 2014 through September 2018 for between $400 and $500. |
| Recall Date | 2018-10-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Haier models HA10TG31 with 10.1 cubic foot capacity. They measure about five feet high and two feet wide. The Haier logo is affixed on the refrigerator door. Only the following models and serial numbers are included in this recall. Model and serial numbers can be found on the rating plate on the back of the refrigerator's rear panel. Model Number Serial Number Range (Any units with below two-digit XX combination after the second "BL" in the serial number, e.g., BL*********BLXX*****) HA10TG31SB HA10TG31SS HA10TG31SW XX = E9, EA, EB, EC, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, FA, FB, FC, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, GA |
| Recall Number | 19015 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Haier America toll-free at 888-364-2989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.haierappliances.com and click on Recall Information for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-10-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |