# Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2010-11-02 · 11028 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 11028
- **Date:** 2010-11-02
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Chest Freezers

## Hazards

A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

## Remedies

Repair

## 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

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Haier-America-Recalls-Chest-Freezers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard)
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