CPSC recall 02-021, announced October 18, 2001, covers Combination gas and electric refrigerators (360 units). Tubing in the cooling unit can crack and leak flammable gas, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Consumers should disconnect the electricity to these refrigerators and call Norcold to schedule a free in-home repair. Recall contact: call (800) 767-9101.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled refrigerators are white, with black trim on the front, and have the Norcold logo on the bottom left corner of the control panel. The refrigerators have cooling unit serial numbers within the range of 1038000 to 1099000, which can be found on the black canister at the bottom right of the back of the refrigerator.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Tubing in the cooling unit can crack and leak flammable gas, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Norcold has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should disconnect the electricity to these refrigerators and call Norcold to schedule a free in-home repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Combination gas and electric
- Manufacturer
- Norcold Inc., of Sidney, Ohio
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- Recall number
- 02-021
- Units
- 360
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty retailers nationwide sold the refrigerators, from May 1999 through January 2000, for about $900.
Combination gas and electric refrigerators
CPSC product type: Refrigerators
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Norcold toll-free at (800) 767-9101 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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