The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·19015·Announced 2018-10-25

Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Haier America is recalling about 137,000 top-mount refrigerators because an electrical component can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

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 three reported incidents of smoke, fire, and associated property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Haier America is recalling approximately 137,000 Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators, specifically model HA10TG31 with a 10.1 cubic foot capacity. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by an electrical component that can short circuit. The affected units measure about five feet high and two feet wide, and the Haier logo is affixed on the refrigerator door. Model and serial numbers can be found on the rating plate on the back of the refrigerator's rear panel.

The recalled refrigerators were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and independent retailers from September 2014 through September 2018 for between $400 and $500. Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire, and associated property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should unplug and immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators. They can 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. For more information, consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators
Manufacturer
Haier America, of Wayne, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Refrigerators
Hazard
Affected units
137,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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