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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 25, 2010CPSC #10147

Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Freezers & Ice Makers
Units affected
43,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recalled machines are designed to be installed on top of ice storage bins or ice dispensers, and typically are used in commercial establishments. Model numbers begin with C0322, C0330, C0522, C0530, C0630, C0830, C1030, C1448, C1848, C2148, EH130, EH222, EH330, or EH430, and serial numbers of the recalled machines within these model designations begin with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09. Model and serial numbers are on the back of all machines and, depending on the model, behind the machine's front panel either in the lower right corner of the machine or on the left side of the sheet metal wall that separates the larger (equipment) compartment from the smaller (ice-making) compartment. Scotsman® commercial flake and nugget ice machines, commercial undercounter cube ice machines, and residential ice machines are not involved in this recall.

Hazard

The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.

Injuries

The company has received four reports of fires and 37 reports of burned or melted components, resulting in replacement of machines and component parts. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Commercial food service equipment distributors and dealers nationwide from September 2006 through December 2009 for between $4,000 and $14,000.

Photos

Model and serial number locationStickers indicating no retrofit kit needed
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