Compressor for refrigerators and freezers.
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Danfoss compressors produced before 1994 and installed in household refrigerators and freezers pose a fire risk. These compressors contain PTC-starters on their outer side that can cause electric arcs, which have been documented as responsible for fires in Denmark. Danfoss compressors can be identified by a yellow label marked "Danfoss," and these units were sold worldwide to refrigerator and freezer manufacturers.
The manufacturer has issued voluntary information to consumers about this issue. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
There is a risk of fire caused by PTC-starters fixed on the outer side of Danfoss compressors. PTC-starters produced before 1994 can cause electric arcs and those are documented responsible for several fires in Denmark.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary information to consumers by the manufacturer. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Different types produced before 1994.Danfoss compressors are installed in different types of household refrigerators and freezers.Danfoss compressors can be recognized by their yellow label marked "Danfoss". It is also known that beyond Denmark the compressors are sold worldwide to manufacturers of refrigerators and freezers. Name: Compressors for household refrigerators and food freezers. Notifying country: Denmark
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.