Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-11-02 · 11028
Hazards
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
11028
Date
2010-11-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Chest Freezers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Black & Decker Model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Wal-Mart nationwide from January 2010 through September 2010, for about $150. Haier Model ESNCM053E was sold through Amazon.com and other retailers from May 2010 through October 2010 for between $220 to $290.
Importer(s)
Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Black & Decker® Model BFE53 and Haier® Model ESNCM053E 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Black & Decker" is printed at the front upper-right corner or "Haier" is printed on the front upper-left corner of the freezer. "Black & Decker" or "Haier," the model number, the unit's serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. Only Model BFE53 and Model ESNCM053E freezers with serial numbers beginning as follows are included in this recall: Beginning of Serial Numberon Rating Label 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007