Chest Freezers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Haier America is recalling Black & Decker Model BFE53 and Haier Model ESNCM053E 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers due to a fire hazard. A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat and pose a fire risk. The recall applies only to freezers with serial numbers beginning with 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, or 1007, which can be found on the rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. You can identify the brand by looking for "Black & Decker" printed at the front upper-right corner or "Haier" printed on the front upper-left corner.
According to the recall notice, 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 Black & Decker® Model BFE53 and Haier® Model ESNCM053E 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Black & Decker" is printed at the front upper-right corner or "Haier" is printed on the front upper-left corner of the freezer. "Black & Decker" or "Haier," 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. Only Model BFE53 and Model ESNCM053E freezers with serial numbers beginning as follows are included in this recall: Beginning of Serial Numberon Rating Label 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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