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Fricon Upright Freezers

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: May 7, 2009 Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 960)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal
Reason for Recall:
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
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.

Product Images

Fricon Upright Freezers

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 960)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 09739