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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20E040000

Dometic Cff — Equipment: electrical

Published June 18, 2020 · Recall initiated: June 18, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20E040000, published June 18, 2020. Recalling firm: Dometic Corporation; Dometic Cff — Equipment: electrical.

What's the hazard

Dometic Corporation (Dometic) is recalling certain CFX3 Series chest refrigerators (models CFX3 35, CFX3 45, CFX3 55IM, CFX3 75DZ, CFX3 95DZ and CFX3 100), and CFF Series chest refrigerators (models CFF 35, and CFF 45). The protection device on the electrical circuit may fail when the refrigerator is connected to both AC and DC power, allowing the AC/DC power supply to back feed through some or all of the other appliances (such as the air conditioner, water pump, lights, furnace, etc.) that are connected to the 12V DC system. A voltage overload may result, causing DC appliances on the same circuit to fail.

What to do

Dometic will notify owners, and will provide a warning label, and a new revised operating instructions, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact Dometic customer service at 1-888-943-4905.

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Recall details

Brand
DOMETIC
Model
CFF
Manufacturer
Dometic Corporation
Lot
DOMETIC CFF | DOMETIC CFX3
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Dometic Cff — Equipment: electrical recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20E040000 on June 18, 2020. Reported hazard: Dometic Corporation (Dometic) is recalling certain CFX3 Series chest refrigerators (models CFX3 35, CFX3 45, CFX3 55IM, CFX3 75DZ, CFX3 95DZ and CFX3 100), and CFF Series chest refrigerators (models CFF 35, and CFF 45). The protection device on the electrical circuit may fail when the refrigerator is connected to both AC and DC power, allowing the AC/DC power supply to back feed through some or all of the other appliances (such as the air conditioner, water pump, lights, furnace, etc.) that are connected to the 12V DC system. A voltage overload may result, causing DC appliances on the same circuit to fail.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dometic will notify owners, and will provide a warning label, and a new revised operating instructions, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact Dometic customer service at 1-888-943-4905.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DOMETIC. Model: CFF.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)