Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
Chest Freezers
Date of Recall
2013-04-02CPSC Release Number
13-160Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010Importer
Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.Sold By
Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through October 2011 for between $180 to $200. Haier model ESNCM053E was sold primarily on Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2010 through March 2013 for between $200 to $290. The Black & Decker model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide and at Walmart.com from September 2009 through September 2010, for about $150.Problem/Hazard
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
In addition to the 18 incidents reported in the November 2010 recall, which included four reports of fires with minor property damage, Haier America and CPSC have received 27 additional incident reports. This includes three fires that caused substantial property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.Description
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.Consumer Contact
Haier America; toll-free at (877) 878-7579 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.Recall Comments
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