Haier America has expanded its recall to include about 41,000 Haier and Black & Decker brand chest freezers because a capacitor in the circuitry can overheat and catch fire. This expanded recall follows an earlier 2010 recall of 67,500 similar units, bringing the total to over 100,000 affected freezers. There have been 45 total reports of incidents, including seven fires that caused property damage, though no injuries have been reported. These white chest freezers were sold at Walmart, Amazon.com, and other retailers between September 2009 and March 2013 for between $150 and $290.
A capacitor within the freezer's electrical system can overheat during normal operation. This defect poses a serious fire hazard that has already resulted in seven reported fires, some of which caused substantial property damage.
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
Haier® Freezers model HNCM070E back view
Haier® Freezers model ESNCM053E front view
The rating label is located at the top center of the back of the Haier® freezers.
Black & Decker® Model BFE53 open view
Black & Decker® Model BFE53 open and front view
The rating and UPC labels are located at the top center of the back of the Black & Decker® freezers
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response