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

Active Recall Announced May 7, 2009 CPSC #09739

Quick answer

Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #09739, announced on May 7, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Fricon Upright Freezers

Recalled brands

Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States

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.

Recall date

May 7, 2009

Categories

Freezers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09739?

CPSC recall #09739 covers Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 7, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #09739?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09739 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Commercial-Freezers-Used-in-Grocery-Stores-Recalled-By-Unilever-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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