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CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
112,000
Recall Date
September 27, 2005
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3023.

The recalled single-door freezers and refrigerators are 15-, 17- and 20-cubic-foot Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and 17-cubic-foot Automatic Defrost All-Refrigerators that can be converted into freezers. They were sold under the brand names Amana, Crosley, Danby, Maytag, Whirlpool and Wood's, which is written on the front of the unit. The manufacturer label with the model number and date of manufacture is located on the inside of the cabinet. A list of model numbers and dates of manufacture included in the recall follows: Brand Model Numbers Date of Manufacture Amana AFU1567*, AFU1767*, AFU2067* 200209(September 2002)through200402(February 2004) Crosley FFCR17*, WCF15*, WCF17*, WCF20* Danby DUF1700*, DFF1708* Maytag MQU1556*, MQU2057* Whirlpool EV150NXM*, EV170NYL*, EV171NYM*, EV200NXK*, EV201NXM*, EL7ATRRK*, EL7ATRRM*, EL7JWKLM*, EL7JWKRM* Wood's F15*, F17*, F20*, F42*, F47*, F55*, WFF15*, WFF17*, WFF20*,RFA17*, RFC17*, R47F* *there are additional letters or numbers following the model numbers above

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3023.

Consumers should contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free in-home repair for Amana, Maytag or Whirlpool freezers. There is no remedy available for unrepaired Crosley, Danby and Wood's freezers. Unplug and discontinue use of unrepaired units.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Home Improvement And Appliance Stores, From September 2002 Through February 2005, For Between $400 And $1,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3023.

Contact Whirlpool Corp. toll-free at (866) 580-9177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Home Improvement And Appliance Stores, From September 2002 Through February 2005, For Between $400 And $1,000. Recall FAQ

Home Improvement And Appliance Stores, From September 2002 Through February 2005, For Between $400 And $1,000. is the subject of an appliances recall: CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators. The notice was published on September 27, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 112,000 units are potentially affected.