CPSC2018-10-25
Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Haier America, of Wayne, N.J.
Hazard
An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug and immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and visit Haier America's website to schedule a free in-home repair or to receive a refund in the form of a $150 rebate toward the purchase of a qualified new Haier brand refrigerator.
Sold at
Lowes stores nationwide and independent retailers from September 2014 through September 2018 for between $400 and $500.
Affected count
About 137,000
Injuries reported
Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire and associated property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators
Consumer contact
Haier America toll-free at 888-364-2989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.haierappliances.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Haier-America-Recalls-Top-Mount-Refrigerators-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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