Chest Freezers
CPSC Recall #13-160 — April 2, 2013
Product
Chest Freezers
Description
Fires causing substantial property damage have been reported with Haier and Black & Decker brand chest freezers.
Hazard
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
Units Affected
About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China