Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ 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.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-497.
This recall involves the Black & Decker® Model BFE53 and Haier® Model ESNCM053E 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Black & Decker" is printed at the front upper-right corner or "Haier" is printed on the front upper-left corner of the freezer. "Black & Decker" or "Haier," the model number, the unit's serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer. Only Model BFE53 and Model ESNCM053E freezers with serial numbers beginning as follows are included in this recall: Beginning of Serial Numberon Rating Label 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-497.
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Black & Decker Model Bfe53 Was Sold Exclusively At Wal-mart Nationwide From January 2010 Through September 2010, For About $150. Haier Model Esncm053e Was Sold Through Amazon.com And Other Retailers From May 2010 Through October 2010 For Between $220 To $290. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-497.
For additional information, call the company toll-free at (877) 878-7579 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Saturdays and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Sundays or visit the firm's website at www.chestfreezerrecall.com
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Black & Decker Model Bfe53 Was Sold Exclusively At Wal-mart Nationwide From January 2010 Through September 2010, For About $150. Haier Model Esncm053e Was Sold Through Amazon.com And Other Retailers From May 2010 Through October 2010 For Between $220 To $290. Recall FAQ
Black & Decker Model Bfe53 Was Sold Exclusively At Wal-mart Nationwide From January 2010 Through September 2010, For About $150. Haier Model Esncm053e Was Sold Through Amazon.com And Other Retailers From May 2010 Through October 2010 For Between $220 To $290. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on November 2, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 67,500 units are potentially affected.