Fagor Refrigerators Recalled by CPSC Due to Fire Hazard
Fagor America Inc. is recalling about 1,400 refrigerators because the control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with two reported incidents of fire resulting in property damage, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).
Plain-English summary
Fagor America Inc. is recalling approximately 1,400 Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. The recall involves specific models T/3FCA-68NFX, 3FCA-68NFX, and FCA-86ART with serial numbers within the ranges specified in the official notice. These units were sold at specialty home appliance stores nationwide between July 2006 and May 2010 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by the refrigerator's control board overheating. Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires that resulted in damage to the refrigerator and surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator, unplug it, and contact the Fagor repair hotline to schedule a free inspection and repair. For additional information, consumers can contact Fagor America at (888) 354-4411 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fagor Refrigerators
- Manufacturer
- Fagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Refrigerators
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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