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CPSC recall · Reported April 2, 2013

Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard

A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
13160
Affected scope
About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053….

Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 2, 2013. Reason: A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an …. Verify recall #13160 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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April 2, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13160 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.

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Product description

This recall involves the Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker® model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Haier" is printed on the upper-left corner of the freezer, or "Black & Decker" is printed on the front upper-right corner of the freezer. "Haier" or "Black & Decker," the model number, the unit's serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. The recalled Black & Decker model BFE53 freezer also has a label adjacent to the rating label with the UPC number 896603002660 printed on it. Freezers with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are recalled: Haier Model HNCM070E Haier Model ESNCM053E Black & Decker Model BFE53 with UPC896603002660 0907 1001 0907 1001 0907 1001 0908 1002 0908 1002 0908 1002 0909 1003 0909 1003 0909 1003 0910 1004 0910 1004 0910 1004 0911 0911 1005 0911 1005 0912 0912 1006 0912 1006 1007 1007

Reason for recall

A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.

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 13160
Date reported April 2, 2013
Date initiated April 2, 2013
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010
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 unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the fre…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker® model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Haier" is printed on the upper-left corner of the freezer, or "Black & Decker" is printed on the front upper-right corner of the freezer. "Haier" or "Black & Decker," the model number, the unit's serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. The recalled Black & Decker model BFE53 freezer also has a label adjacent to the rating label with the UPC number 896603002660 printed on it. Freezers with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are recalled: Haier Model HNCM070E Haier Model ESNCM053E Black & Decker Model BFE53 with UPC896603002660 0907 1001 0907 1001 0907 1001 0908 1002 0908 1002 0908 1002 0909 1003 0909 1003 0909 1003 0910 1004 0910 1004 0910 1004 0911 0911 1005 0911 1005 0912 0912 1006 0912 1006 1007 1007. Units affected: About 41,000, 67,500 additional freezers were recalled in November 2010.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 2, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13160.
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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