Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard

Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)

Date of Recall
2010-02-25

CPSC Release Number
10-147

Manufactured In
United States

Company Phone Number
(800) 541-0520

Units
About 43,000

Manufacturer
Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill.

Sold By
Commercial food service equipment distributors and dealers nationwide from September 2006 through December 2009 for between $4,000 and $14,000.

Problem/Hazard
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
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.

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.

Remedy
Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair.

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

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