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Recalled Fricon Upright Freezers
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
About 960
For additional information, contact Unilever at (800) 800-7900, x3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
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.
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.
Unilever has received four reports of fires, resulting in damage to the unit and/or displayed product. No injuries have been reported.
Unilever, dba Good Humor Breyers United States, of Trumbull, Conn.
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