Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard

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.. Recalled by Frigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of Portugal. Units affected: About 960.

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

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 7, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09739.