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Product recall · CPSCMay 7, 2009Serious
Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores
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What’s wrong
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Retailers and distributors should immediately disconnect the freezers and remove them from service. The company has notified all retailers and distributors in possession of the freezers directly and will replace the controller of the freezer free of charge.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Unilever at (800) 800-7900, x3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 960
- Recall date
- May 7, 2009
- Brand
- Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal, Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States, of Trumbull, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Unilever has received four reports of fires, resulting in damage to the unit and/or displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
VCV1V
Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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