CPSCOctober 25, 2018

Haier America Top-Mount Refrigerators recall: Fire Hazard

Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Haier America Top-Mount Refrigerators recalled?

An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should unplug and immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and visit Haier America's website to schedule a free in-home repair or to receive a refund in the form of a $150 rebate toward the purchase of a qualified new Haier brand refrigerator. Contact: Haier America toll-free at 888-364-2989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.haierappliances.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

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
Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators
Company
Haier America, of Wayne, N.J.
Quantity
About 137,000
Sold at
Lowes stores nationwide and independent retailers from September 2014 through September 2018 for between $400 and $500.
Recall date
October 25, 2018
Incidents / injuries
Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire and associated property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Haier models HA10TG31 with 10.1 cubic foot capacity. They measure about five feet high and two feet wide. The Haier logo is affixed on the refrigerator door. Only the following models and serial numbers are included in this recall. Model and serial numbers can be found on the rating plate on the back of the refrigerator's rear panel. Model Number Serial Number Range (Any units with below two-digit XX combination after the second "BL" in the serial number, e.g., BL*********BLXX*****) HA10TG31SB HA10TG31SS HA10TG31SW XX = E9, EA, EB, EC, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, FA, FB, FC, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, GA

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