Recalls / 2010-12-16

Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

11072 · Recalled 2010-12-16 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. Model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left hand side near the food storage drawers. Models Serial Numbers Within the Range of Fagor T/3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0609xxxxx through 0727xxxxx 3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0746xxxxx through 1017xxxxx FCA-86ART Serial numbers starting with 0839xxxxx through 0915xxxxx

Hazards

The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires resulting in damage to the refrigerator and surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Fagor Refrigerators		About 1,400

Parties

Importer: Fagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J.
Made in: Spain
Sold at: Specialty Home Appliance between July 2006, May 2010 for, 000, 500.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Fagor America at (888) 354-4411 between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.fagoramerica.com

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Source: CPSC recall 11072. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.