Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators recall 19-015

Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators

Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators from Haier Top-Mount on October 25, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should unplug and immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and visit Haier America's website to schedule a free in-home repair or to receive a refund in the form of a $150 rebate toward the purchase of a qualified new Haier brand refrigerator.

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

HA10TG31

Additional identifying details

Model Number Serial Number Range (Any units with below two-digit XX combination after the second "BL" in the serial number, e.g., BL*********BLXX*****) HA10TG31SB HA10TG31SS HA10TG31SW XX = E9, EA, EB, EC, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, FA, FB, FC, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, GA

Why it was recalled

An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire and associated property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should unplug and immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and visit Haier America's website to schedule a free in-home repair or to receive a refund in the form of a $150 rebate toward the purchase of a qualified new Haier brand refrigerator.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Haier Top-Mount
Recall number: 19-015
Units: About 137,000
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Lowes stores nationwide and independent retailers from September 2014 through September 2018 for between $400 and $500.
Importer: Haier America, of Wayne, N.J.