Recalls / 2001-10-18
CPSC, Norcold Inc. Announce Recall of Refrigerators
02021 · Recalled 2001-10-18 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled refrigerators are white, with black trim on the front, and have the Norcold logo on the bottom left corner of the control panel. The refrigerators have cooling unit serial numbers within the range of 1038000 to 1099000, which can be found on the black canister at the bottom right of the back of the refrigerator.
Hazards
Tubing in the cooling unit can crack and leak flammable gas, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
Norcold has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should disconnect the electricity to these refrigerators and call Norcold to schedule a free in-home repair.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Combination gas and electric refrigerators | 360 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Norcold Inc.
- Sold at
- Specialty retailers nationwide sold the refrigerators, from May 1999 through January 2000, for about $900.
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Norcold toll-free at (800) 767-9101 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 02021. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.