Recall#
11072
Recall Date
December 15, 2010
Product Name
Fagor Refrigerators
Product Manufacturer
Spain
Units Affected
About 1,400
Recall Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Possible Hazard
The refrigerator’s control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Reported Incidents
Fagor America 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Retailers
Specialty Home Appliance Stores nationwide between July 2006 and May 2010 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
Information provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission