Recall #05-279 · Published September 27, 2005
Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators
CPSC published a recall notice for Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators from Automatic Defrost Upright on September 27, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases, the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner. The official remedy states: Consumers should contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free in-home repair for Amana, Maytag or Whirlpool freezers. There is no remedy available for unrepaired Crosley, Danby and Wood's freezers. Unplug and discontinue use of unrepaired units.
Why it was recalled
The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases, the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free in-home repair for Amana, Maytag or Whirlpool freezers. There is no remedy available for unrepaired Crosley, Danby and Wood's freezers. Unplug and discontinue use of unrepaired units.
- Recall published
- September 27, 2005
- Units
- About 112,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement and appliance stores, from September 2002 through February 2005, for between $400 and $1,000.