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Refrigerator by Fagor America Inc.

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DescriptionRefrigerator by Fagor America Inc. Product description This recall involves Fagor 61 centimetres (24 inches) wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. The model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left-hand side near the food storage drawers. Hazard identified The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Fagor America Inc. 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. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these refrigerators. Number sold Approximately 237 units of the recalled refrigerators were sold at specialty appliance stores across Canada. Time period sold The recalled products were sold between July 2006 and May 2010. Place of origin Manufactured in Spain. Companies Manufacturer Fagor America Inc. Lyndhurst New Jersey UNITED STATESTel: 1-888-354-4411 Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor America Inc. repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.
  • For additional information, consumers can contact Fagor America Inc. at 1-888-354-4411 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.
  • Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:6ace45ae-ac32-4432-b269-c29b44301e7f].
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