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Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard

Date: April 2, 2013
Company: Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online
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 Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker® model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Haier" is printed on the upper-left corner of the freezer, or "Black & Decker" is printed on the front upper-right corner of the freezer. "Haier" or "Black & Decker," 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. The recalled Black & Decker model BFE53 freezer also has a label adjacent to the rating label with the UPC number 896603002660 printed on it. Freezers with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are recalled: Haier Model HNCM070E Haier Model ESNCM053E Black & Decker Model BFE53 with UPC896603002660 0907 1001 0907 1001 0907 1001 0908 1002 0908 1002 0908 1002 0909 1003 0909 1003 0909 1003 0910 1004 0910 1004 0910 1004 0911 0911 1005 0911 1005 0912 0912 1006 0912 1006 1007 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 Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online

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