Fricon Upright Freezers recall 09-739

Fricon Upright Freezers

Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Fricon Upright Freezers from Fricon Upright on May 7, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

VCV1V

Additional identifying details

This recall involves the Fricon commercial one-door upright freezers with model number VCV1V.

Why 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
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.