CPSC recall 23-006, announced October 13, 2022, covers U-Line Outdoor Series 24-inch Built-In Convertible Freezers (about 90 units). The outdoor freezers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled outdoor freezers and contact U-Line to schedule a free pickup of the recalled freezers and installation of a free replacement unit. Recall contact: call 833-614-7788, or go to www.U-Line.com/safetyrecall.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves U-Line Outdoor Series 24-inch Built-In Convertible Freezers with model number U-1224FZRSOD-00A and manufactured between 2017-2018.
Which products are included?
This recall involves U-Line Outdoor Series 24-inch Built-In Convertible Freezers with model number U-1224FZRSOD-00A and manufactured between 2017-2018. They have serial number ranges between 1745627020001-1745627020009; 1746096040001-1746096040077; 1850469050001-1850469050003; and 1850469059001-1850469059003. The model number, serial number, and "U-Line" brand name are printed on a plate located in the top right interior of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The outdoor freezers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
U-Line has received three reports of freezer fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled outdoor freezers and contact U-Line to schedule a free pickup of the recalled freezers and installation of a free replacement unit. Replacement options include a freezer, refrigerator drawers or refrigerator.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- U-Line
- Manufacturer
- U-Line Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Product type
- Freezers
- Recall number
- 23-006
- Units
- About 90
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent distributors including Tri State Distributors, Milestone Distributors, Purcell-Murray Company and Almo Distributing NY, who sold them to retailers nationwide from April 2017 through February 2020 for about $2,600.
Recall contact information
U-Line toll-free at 833-614-7788 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at www.U-Line.com/safetyrecall or at www.u-line.com and click on "Product Recall Information" under "Support" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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