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HNCM070E

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published April 2, 2013.

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Recall #13-160 · Published April 2, 2013

Chest Freezers

CPSC published a recall notice for Chest Freezers from Chest on April 2, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.

Why it was recalled

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

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.

Remedy type: Repair

Brand
Chest
Recall published
April 2, 2013
Units
About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010
Sold at / sales period
Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through October 2011 for between $180 to $200. Haier model ESNCM053E was sold primarily on Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2010 through March 2013 for between $200 to $290. The Black & Decker model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide and at Walmart.com from September 2009 through September 2010, for about $150.

Other model numbers in this recall

ESNCM053EBFE53UPC896603002660
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