CPSC recall · Reported December 11, 2008
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Tyler Refrigeration, of Niles, Mich. recalled The recalled Vertical Multi-deck Frozen Food Merchandisers are typically used in grocery ….
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Tyler Refrigeration, of Niles, Mich. in December 11, 2008. Reason: Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a…. Remedy: Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and c…. Verify recall #09712 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Tyler Refrigeration, of Niles, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a….
- None
- agency class
- December 11, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09712 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Vertical Multi-deck Frozen Food Merchandisers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The recall involves models D6F, D6FL, L6F, L6FL, N6F and N6FL manufactured between 1995 and 2008. The serial and model numbers are located on the label located on the inside, upper-right front of the unit behind the lighting assembly. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.tylerrefrigeration.com
Reason for recall
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and contact Tyler Refrigeration to schedule the installation of a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09712 |
| Date reported | December 11, 2008 |
| Date initiated | December 11, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Tyler Refrigeration, of Niles, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 1,900 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and contact Tyler Refrigeration to schedule t…
- Check the recall number (09712) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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