CPSC recall 13-160, announced April 2, 2013, covers Chest Freezers (about 41,000 units). A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer. Recall contact: call (877) 337-3639, or go to www.haieramerica.com.
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Affected model numbers
"Haier" or "Black & Decker," the model number, the unit's serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker® model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Haier" is printed on the upper-left corner of the freezer, or "Black & Decker" is printed on the front upper-right corner of the freezer. "Haier" or "Black & Decker," the model number, the unit's serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. The recalled Black & Decker model BFE53 freezer also has a label adjacent to the rating label with the UPC number 896603002660 printed on it. Freezers with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are recalled: Haier Model HNCM070E Haier Model ESNCM053E Black & Decker Model BFE53 with UPC896603002660 0907 1001 0907 1001 0907 1001 0908 1002 0908 1002 0908 1002 0909 1003 0909 1003 0909 1003 0910 1004 0910 1004 0910 1004 0911 0911 1005 0911 1005 0912 0912 1006 0912 1006 1007 1007
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
In addition to the 18 incidents reported in the November 2010 recall, which included four reports of fires with minor property damage, Haier America and CPSC have received 27 additional incident reports. This includes three fires that caused substantial property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Freezers
- Recall number
- 13-160
- Units
- About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through October 2011 for between $180 to $200. Haier model ESNCM053E was sold primarily on Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2010 through March 2013 for between $200 to $290. The Black & Decker model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide and at Walmart.com from September 2009 through September 2010, for about $150.
- Importer
- Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.
Chest Freezers
CPSC product type: Stand Alone Freezers
Recall contact information
Haier America; toll-free at (877) 337-3639 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
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