Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever 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-6044.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6044.
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.
✅ 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 Unilever Distributors Nationwide From May 2007 Through March 2009 For About $105/year Per Unit. 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-6044.
For additional information, contact Unilever at (800) 800-7900, x3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Unilever Distributors Nationwide From May 2007 Through March 2009 For About $105/year Per Unit. Recall FAQ
Unilever Distributors Nationwide From May 2007 Through March 2009 For About $105/year Per Unit. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on May 7, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 960 units are potentially affected.