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Fire / OverheatingDecember 16, 2010CPSC #11072

Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Refrigerators
Units affected
1,400
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. Model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left hand side near the food storage drawers. Models Serial Numbers Within the Range of Fagor T/3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0609xxxxx through 0727xxxxx 3FCA-68NFX Serial numbers starting with 0746xxxxx through 1017xxxxx FCA-86ART Serial numbers starting with 0839xxxxx through 0915xxxxx

Hazard

The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

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.

Made in

Spain

Where it was sold

  • Specialty Home Appliance Stores nationwide between July 2006 and May 2010 for between $2,000 and $2,500.

Photos

T/3FCA-68NFX / 3FCA-68NFXFCA-86ARTFagor America recalled product
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