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

U.S. CPSCFireMay 7, 2009
Fricon Upright Freezers (Fricon logo circled)
Fricon Upright Freezers (Fricon logo circled)

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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