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Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 16, 2010 · CPSC recall 11072 · Fagor America

Hazard

The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 1,400

Incidents / injuries

Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires resulting in damage to the refrigerator and surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. Model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left hand side near the food storage drawers. Models Serial Numbers Within the Range of Fagor T/3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0609xxxxx through 0727xxxxx 3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0746xxxxx through 1017xxxxx FCA-86ART Serial numbers starting with 0839xxxxx through 0915xxxxx

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Fagor America at (888) 354-4411 between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.fagoramerica.com

Product

Fagor Refrigerators

Imported by

Fagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J.

Retailers

Specialty Home Appliance Stores nationwide between July 2006 and May 2010 for between $2,000 and $2,500.

Made in

Spain

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