Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled May 7, 2009 · CPSC recall 09739 · Commercial

Hazard

The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 960

Incidents / injuries

Unilever has received four reports of fires, resulting in damage to the unit and/or displayed product. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Fricon commercial one-door upright freezers with model number VCV1V. These freezers are typically used in grocery stores and other commercial settings. The model number is found either on a label located in the upper, right corner on the back of the unit or on a label located inside the unit on the lower left side.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Unilever at (800) 800-7900, x3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Fricon Upright Freezers

Manufacturer(s)

Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal

Imported by

Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States, of Trumbull, Conn.

Retailers

Unilever distributors nationwide from May 2007 through March 2009 for about $105/year per unit.

Made in

Portugal

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →