Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-05-07 · 09739
Hazards
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
09739
Date
2009-05-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fricon Upright Freezers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal
Retailer(s)
Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit.
Importer(s)
Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States, of Trumbull, Conn.
Country of manufacture
Portugal
Description
This recall involves the Fricon commercial one-door upright freezers with model number VCV1V. These freezers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The model number is found either on a label located in the upper, right corner on the back of the unit or on a label located inside the unit on the lower left side.