Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11072
Affected scope: About 1,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. ….

Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 16, 2010. Reason: The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor…. Verify recall #11072 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: December 16, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11072 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.

Product description

This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. Model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left hand side near the food storage drawers. Models Serial Numbers Within the Range of Fagor T/3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0609xxxxx through 0727xxxxx 3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0746xxxxx through 1017xxxxx FCA-86ART Serial numbers starting with 0839xxxxx through 0915xxxxx

Reason for recall

The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11072
Date reported	December 16, 2010
Date initiated	December 16, 2010
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,400
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspe…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 16, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11072.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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