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Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard

Date: November 2, 2010
Company: Black & Decker Model BFE53 was sold exclusively
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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

Why Was This Recalled?

A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Black & Decker Model BFE53 was sold exclusively

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report