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Recall #13-160 · Published April 2, 2013

Chest Freezers

Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Chest Freezers from Chest on April 2, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.

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Haier® Freezers model HNCM070E back view
Haier® Freezers model HNCM070E back view
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Affected model numbers

HNCM070EESNCM053EBFE53UPC896603002660
Additional identifying details

"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.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and 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.

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Chest
Recall number
13-160
Units
About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through October 2011 for between $180 to $200. Haier model ESNCM053E was sold primarily on Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2010 through March 2013 for between $200 to $290. The Black & Decker model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide and at Walmart.com from September 2009 through September 2010, for about $150.
Importer
Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.

Chest Freezers

CPSC product type: Stand Alone Freezers

Recall contact information

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.

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