Recall #02-021 · Published October 18, 2001

Combination gas and electric refrigerators

CPSC, Norcold Inc. Announce Recall of Refrigerators

CPSC published a recall notice for Combination gas and electric refrigerators from Combination gas and electric on October 18, 2001. CPSC identifies this hazard: Tubing in the cooling unit can crack and leak flammable gas, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should disconnect the electricity to these refrigerators and call Norcold to schedule a free in-home repair.

Recalled combination gas and electric refrigerator with location of serial number
Recalled combination gas and electric refrigerator with location of serial number
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Why it was recalled

Tubing in the cooling unit can crack and leak flammable gas, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Norcold has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should disconnect the electricity to these refrigerators and call Norcold to schedule a free in-home repair.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Norcold Inc., of Sidney, Ohio
Recall number
02-021
Units
360
Sold at / sales period
Specialty retailers nationwide sold the refrigerators, from May 1999 through January 2000, for about $900.

Combination gas and electric refrigerators

CPSC product type: Refrigerators

Recall contact information

Consumers may call Norcold toll-free at (800) 767-9101 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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