The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E036000·Announced 2013-07-05

Thermo King Recalls Precedent S-600 Refrigeration Units Due to Bracket Defect

Thermo King is recalling Precedent S-600 transportation refrigeration units manufactured in April and May 2013 because the lifting bracket may break, posing a risk of injury if the unit falls.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a heavy industrial unit that could cause injury if it falls, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Thermo King Corporation is recalling certain Precedent S-600 transportation refrigeration units manufactured between April 15, 2013, and May 15, 2013. The recall involves 689 units where the lifting bracket used to install and remove the equipment may break.

If the lifting bracket breaks during installation or removal, the refrigeration unit may fall, increasing the risk of injury to nearby individuals. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will re-weld the lifting brackets free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Thermo King at 1-866-776-2708 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Category
Consumer Product — Transportation Refrigeration Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
689

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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