Defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases
Published June 16, 2004
Summary
CPSC records recall 04163, published June 16, 2004. Recalling firm: Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich.; Reported units: 16,000.
What's the hazard
Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich.
- Manufacturer
- Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich.
- Distributor
- Grocery stores nationwide use these wide island frozen food end cap cases with defrost heaters to display food items. The cases with heaters were sold by Tyler Refrigeration, from the mid-1970s to the present.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 04163 on June 16, 2004. Reported hazard: Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich..