Recalls / 2013-04-02

Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard

13160 · Recalled 2013-04-02 · CPSC page

Haier® Freezers model HNCM070E back view

Description

This recall involves the Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker® model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Haier" is printed on the upper-left corner of the freezer, or "Black & Decker" is printed on the front upper-right corner of the freezer. "Haier" or "Black & Decker," 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. The recalled Black & Decker model BFE53 freezer also has a label adjacent to the rating label with the UPC number 896603002660 printed on it. Freezers with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are recalled: Haier Model HNCM070E Haier Model ESNCM053E Black & Decker Model BFE53 with UPC896603002660 0907 1001 0907 1001 0907 1001 0908 1002 0908 1002 0908 1002 0909 1003 0909 1003 0909 1003 0910 1004 0910 1004 0910 1004 0911 0911 1005 0911 1005 0912 0912 1006 0912 1006 1007 1007

Hazards

A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

In addition to the 18 incidents reported in the November 2010 recall, which included four reports of fires with minor property damage, Haier America and CPSC have received 27 additional incident reports. This includes three fires that caused substantial property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Chest Freezers		About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010

Parties

Importer: Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional, local retailers nationwide, online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, at Walmart.com, for about $150.

Consumer contact

Haier America; toll-free at (877) 337-3639 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

More images

Haier® Freezers model ESNCM053E front view

The rating label is located at the top center of the back of the Haier® freezers.

Black & Decker® Model BFE53 open and front view

The rating and UPC labels are located at the top center of the back of the Black & Decker® freezers

Source: CPSC recall 13160. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.