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Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 25, 2010 · CPSC recall 10147 · Commercial

Model and serial number locationStickers indicating no retrofit kit needed
Hazard
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair.
Units
About 43,000
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.

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.

What to do

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

Product
Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)
Manufacturer(s)
Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Retailers
Commercial food service equipment distributors and dealers nationwide from September 2006 through December 2009 for between $4,000 and $14,000.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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