Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09739 · announced May 7, 2009 · Frigocon - IndÚstria De Frio E CongelaÇÃo S.a · 960 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Unilever has received four reports of fires, resulting in damage to the unit and/or displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Unilever at (800) 800-7900, x3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.