Danfoss Compressors for household refrigerators and food freezers. compressor for refrigerators and freezers. — fire risk
Hazard
There is a risk of fire caused by PTC-starters fixed on the outer side of Danfoss compressors. PTC-starters produced before 1994 can cause electric arcs and those are documented responsible for several fires in Denmark.
Measures taken
- Voluntary information to consumers by the manufacturer — Other
Product description
Different types produced before 1994.Danfoss compressors are installed in different types of household refrigerators and freezers.Danfoss compressors can be recognized by their yellow label marked "Danfoss". It is also known that beyond Denmark the compressors are sold worldwide to manufacturers of refrigerators and freezers.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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