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Haier Brand Chest Freezer

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DescriptionHaier Brand Chest Freezer Product description This recall involves Haier® brand 7.0 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers with model number HNCM070E, and serial numbers beginning with: 0907, 0908, 0909, 0910, 0911, 0912, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. Hazard identified A capacitor in the chest freezer's circuitry can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. Haier America Trading, L.L.C. is aware of one incident in the United States where it is believed that the capacitor in the chest freezer overheated and caused a fire in an apartment, resulting in property damage. No injuries were reported. Neither Health Canada nor Haier America Trading, L.L.C. has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this chest freezer. Number sold Approximately 5,915 units of the affected products were sold at retailers and by refurbishers across Canada. Time period sold The affected products were sold from April 2009 to April 2013. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Manufacturer Ningbo New Hicon Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd. CHINA Distributor Haier America Trading L.L.C. New York New York UNITED STATES Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately unplug the freezer and contact Haier America to confirm if your unit is included in the recall and schedule a free service appointment for replacement of the capacitor.
  • For more information, consumers may contact Haier Trading America, L.L.C. toll-free at 1-877-878-7579, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST seven days a week, or online at the firm's website.
  • Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:972de75a-5197-4b48-8085-8e655bd7374e:f59646f4-6489-42bf-8d80-41e7377651b0].
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