Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-05-07). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: VCV1V. About 960 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09739 |
| Published | 2009-05-07 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Freezers |
| Products | Fricon Upright Freezers |
| Firms | Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal (manufacturer); Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States, of Trumbull, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Portugal |
| Units (US) | 960 |
| Model numbers | VCV1V |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit. |
Description
This recall involves the Fricon commercial one-door upright freezers with model number VCV1V. These freezers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The model number is found either on a label located in the upper, right corner on the back of the unit or on a label located inside the unit on the lower left side.
Hazard
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Retailers and distributors should immediately disconnect the freezers and remove them from service. The company has notified all retailers and distributors in possession of the freezers directly and will replace the controller of the freezer free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
Unilever has received four reports of fires, resulting in damage to the unit and/or displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
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