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Affected model numbers
AFU1567AFU1767AFU2067THROUGH200402FFCR17WCF15WCF17WCF20DUF1700DFF1708MQU1556MQU2057EV150NXMEV170NYLEV171NYMEV200NXKEV201NXMEL7ATRRKEL7ATRRMEL7JWKLMEL7JWKRMWFF15WFF17WFF20RFA17RFC17R47FThe manufacturer label with the model number and date of manufacture is located on the inside of the cabinet.
Why it was recalled
The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases, the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner.
Incidents and injuries
W.C. Woods has received 45 reports of incidents of the defrost heater coil becoming exposed. Nine of those incidents resulted in an electrical short. The others melted and burned the unit's interior plastic liner. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free in-home repair for Amana, Maytag or Whirlpool freezers. There is no remedy available for unrepaired Crosley, Danby and Wood's freezers. Unplug and discontinue use of unrepaired units.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- W.C. Wood Company Inc., of Ottawa, Ohio
- Recall number
- 05-279
- Units
- About 112,000
- Manufactured in
- Canada, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement and appliance stores, from September 2002 through February 2005, for between $400 and $1,000.
Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators
CPSC product type: Freezers
Recall contact information
Contact Whirlpool Corp. toll-free at (866) 580-9177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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