CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 09739
Fricon Upright Freezers
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 7, 2009
What's the hazard
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
What to do
Retailers and distributors should immediately disconnect the freezers and remove them from service. The company has notified all retailers and distributors in possession of the freezers directly and will replace the controller of the freezer free of charge.
Recall details
- Brand
- Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal
- Manufacturer
- Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal
- Distributor
- Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit.
- Country
- US