# Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2009-05-07 · 09739 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 09739
- **Date:** 2009-05-07
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Fricon Upright Freezers

## Hazards

The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Commercial-Freezers-Used-in-Grocery-Stores-Recalled-By-Unilever-Due-to-Fire-Hazard)
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