Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)

CPSC Recall #10-147 — February 24, 2010

Recall #10-147 Date: February 24, 2010 Remedy: Repair

Product

Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)

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.Scotsman® commercial flake and nugget ice machines, commercial undercounter cube ice machines, and residential ice machines are not involved in this recall.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

About 43,000

Sold At

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

Manufacturer

Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill.

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.