CPSC

Chest Freezers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Haier® Freezers model HNCM070E back view
Haier® Freezers model HNCM070E back view
Haier® Freezers model ESNCM053E front view
Haier® Freezers model ESNCM053E front view
The rating label is located at the top center of the back of the Haier® freezers.
The rating label is located at the top center of the back of the Haier® freezers.
Black & Decker® Model BFE53 open view
Black & Decker® Model BFE53 open view
Black & Decker® Model BFE53 open and front view
Black & Decker® Model BFE53 open and front view
The rating and UPC labels are located at the top center of the back of the Black & Decker® freezers
The rating and UPC labels are located at the top center of the back of the Black & Decker® freezers

Hazard

A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.

Consumer Contact

Haier America; toll-free at (877) 337-3639 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

Products

Chest Freezers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through October 2011 for between $180 to $200. Haier model ESNCM053E was sold primarily on Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2010 through March 2013 for between $200 to $290. The Black & Decker model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide and at Walmart.com from September 2009 through September 2010, for about $150.