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CPSC, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Inc. Announce Recall of Grocery Frozen Food Case Heaters

Reported: June 16, 2004 Initiated: June 16, 2004 #04163

Product Description

The recalled defrost heater was used in Tyler's "wide island" frozen food end cap cases in grocery stores. The recalled defrost heaters (which are not visible to consumers) are Electro-Heat Defrost Heater Model 51957100. The Tyler wide island frozen food end cap cases with the recalled heaters are models NCE, NFE, NGE, NCGE, NFJEA, NCJEA, NCJGEA and NFJGEA. The model and serial number is located on the data plate, which is on the front inner panel of the case.

Reason for Recall

Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.

Remedy

Tyler will replace the recalled defrost heater with a Cal-rod hairpin style heater in all wide island frozen food and ice cream end cap cases.

Details

Units Affected
16,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Carrier-Commercial-Refrigeration-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Grocery-Frozen-Food-Case-Heaters-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled defrost heater was used in Tyler's "wide island" frozen food end cap cases in grocery stores. The recalled defrost heaters (which are not visible to consumers) are Electro-Heat Defrost Heater Model 51957100. The Tyler wide island frozen food end cap cases with the recalled heaters are models NCE, NFE, NGE, NCGE, NFJEA, NCJEA, NCJGEA and NFJGEA. The model and serial number is located on the data plate, which is on the front inner panel of the case.. Recalled by Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich.. Units affected: 16,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
What should consumers do? ▼
Tyler will replace the recalled defrost heater with a Cal-rod hairpin style heater in all wide island frozen food and ice cream end cap cases.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 16, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04163.

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