Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due
Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due recalled?
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Scotsman at (800) 541-0520 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.scotsman-ice.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)
- Company
- Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 43,000
- Sold at
- Commercial food service equipment distributors and dealers nationwide from September 2006 through December 2009 for between $4,000 and $14,000.
- Recall date
- February 25, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- The company has received four reports of fires and 37 reports of burned or melted components, resulting in replacement of machines and component parts. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled machines are designed to be installed on top of ice storage bins or ice dispensers, and typically are used in commercial establishments. Model numbers begin with C0322, C0330, C0522, C0530, C0630, C0830, C1030, C1448, C1848, C2148, EH130, EH222, EH330, or EH430, and serial numbers of the recalled machines within these model designations begin with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09. Model and serial numbers are on the back of all machines and, depending on the model, behind the machine's front panel either in the lower right corner of the machine or on the left side of the sheet metal wall that separates the larger (equipment) compartment from the smaller (ice-making) compartment. Scotsman® commercial flake and nugget ice machines, commercial undercounter cube ice machines, and residential ice machines are not involved in this recall.