CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2010-02-25

Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard

10147 · Recalled 2010-02-25 · CPSC page

Model and serial number location
Model and serial number location

Description

The recalled machines are designed to be installed on top of ice storage bins or ice dispensers, and typically are used in commercial establishments. Model numbers begin with C0322, C0330, C0522, C0530, C0630, C0830, C1030, C1448, C1848, C2148, EH130, EH222, EH330, or EH430, and serial numbers of the recalled machines within these model designations begin with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09. Model and serial numbers are on the back of all machines and, depending on the model, behind the machine's front panel either in the lower right corner of the machine or on the left side of the sheet metal wall that separates the larger (equipment) compartment from the smaller (ice-making) compartment. Scotsman® commercial flake and nugget ice machines, commercial undercounter cube ice machines, and residential ice machines are not involved in this recall.

Hazards

The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The company has received four reports of fires and 37 reports of burned or melted components, resulting in replacement of machines and component parts. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair.

Products

NameModelUnits
Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)About 43,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Scotsman Group LLC
Made in
United States
Sold at
Commercial food service equipment distributors, dealers nationwide, 000, $14, 000.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Scotsman at (800) 541-0520 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.scotsman-ice.com

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Stickers indicating no retrofit kit needed
Stickers indicating no retrofit kit needed

Source: CPSC recall 10147. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.