Recall 13-160, published April 2, 2013
Chest Freezers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
HNCM070E"Haier" or "Black & Decker," 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.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker® model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Haier" is printed on the upper-left corner of the freezer, or "Black & Decker" is printed on the front upper-right corner of the freezer. "Haier" or "Black & Decker," 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. The recalled Black & Decker model BFE53 freezer also has a label adjacent to the rating label with the UPC number 896603002660 printed on it. Freezers with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are recalled: Haier Model HNCM070E Haier Model ESNCM053E Black & Decker Model BFE53 with UPC896603002660 0907 1001 0907 1001 0907 1001 0908 1002 0908 1002 0908 1002 0909 1003 0909 1003 0909 1003 0910 1004 0910 1004 0910 1004 0911 0911 1005 0911 1005 0912 0912 1006 0912 1006 1007 1007
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
- Recall published
- April 2, 2013
- Category
- Appliances
- 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.
