CPSC recall 09-712, announced December 11, 2008, covers Tyler Refrigeration Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers (about 1,900 units). Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and contact Tyler Refrigeration to schedule the installation of a free repair. Recall contact: call (877) 574-0150, or go to www.tylerrefrigeration.com.
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 serial and model numbers are located on the label located on the inside, upper-right front of the unit behind the lighting assembly.
Which products are included?
The recalled Vertical Multi-deck Frozen Food Merchandisers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The recall involves models D6F, D6FL, L6F, L6FL, N6F and N6FL manufactured between 1995 and 2008. The serial and model numbers are located on the label located on the inside, upper-right front of the unit behind the lighting assembly. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.tylerrefrigeration.com
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Tyler Refrigeration has received one report of a fire, resulting in damage to the case and displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and contact Tyler Refrigeration to schedule the installation of a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tyler Refrigeration
- Manufacturer
- Tyler Refrigeration, of Niles, Mich.
- Product type
- Freezers
- Recall number
- 09-712
- Units
- About 1,900
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Tyler Refrigeration-owned branches, independent dealers and directly to some commercial users from March 1995 to July 2008 for about $3,700 to $8,000.
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers
CPSC product type: Freezers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Tyler Refrigeration toll-free at (877) 574-0150 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tylerrefrigeration.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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