Chest Freezers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Haier America is recalling Haier model HNCM070E (7.0 cubic foot), Haier model ESNCM053E (5.3 cubic foot), and Black & Decker model BFE53 (5.3 cubic foot) white chest freezers due to a fire hazard. A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat and pose a fire risk. The recalled freezers can be identified by checking for "Haier" printed on the upper-left corner or "Black & Decker" printed on the front upper-right corner. The model number and serial number appear on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. Specific serial number ranges beginning with dates from 0907 through 1007 are affected across all three models.
According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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