CPSC recall 11-072, announced December 16, 2010, covers Fagor Refrigerators (about 1,400 units). The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair. Recall contact: call (888) 354-4411, or go to www.fagoramerica.com.
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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?
This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. Model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left hand side near the food storage drawers. Models Serial Numbers Within the Range of Fagor T/3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0609xxxxx through 0727xxxxx 3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0746xxxxx through 1017xxxxx FCA-86ART Serial numbers starting with 0839xxxxx through 0915xxxxx
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires resulting in damage to the refrigerator and surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fagor
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- Recall number
- 11-072
- Units
- About 1,400
- Manufactured in
- Spain
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty Home Appliance Stores nationwide between July 2006 and May 2010 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
- Importer
- Fagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J.
Fagor Refrigerators
CPSC product type: Refrigerators
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Fagor America at (888) 354-4411 between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.fagoramerica.com
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