CPSC recall 09-739, announced May 7, 2009, covers Fricon Upright Freezers (about 960 units). The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Retailers and distributors should immediately disconnect the freezers and remove them from service. Recall contact: call (800) 800-7900.
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
This recall involves the Fricon commercial one-door upright freezers with model number VCV1V.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Fricon commercial one-door upright freezers with model number VCV1V. These freezers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The model number is found either on a label located in the upper, right corner on the back of the unit or on a label located inside the unit on the lower left side.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Unilever has received four reports of fires, resulting in damage to the unit and/or displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Retailers and distributors should immediately disconnect the freezers and remove them from service. The company has notified all retailers and distributors in possession of the freezers directly and will replace the controller of the freezer free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fricon Upright
- Manufacturer
- Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal
- Product type
- Freezers
- Recall number
- 09-739
- Units
- About 960
- Manufactured in
- Portugal
- Sold at / sales period
- Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit.
- Importer
- Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States, of Trumbull, Conn.
Fricon Upright Freezers
CPSC product type: Freezers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Unilever at (800) 800-7900, x3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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