Haier expands recall of chest freezers with fire hazard due to overheating capacitor. Affected models include HNCM070E (7.0 cu ft) and ESNCM053E (5.3 cu ft).
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Haier is recalling chest freezers that can overheat and cause fires. This affects specific models with 5.3 or 7.0 cubic foot capacities. Consumers should stop using these freezers immediately to prevent fire risks.
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, which may lead to a fire. This hazard occurs during normal operation and can happen without any user action.
Owners of Haier chest freezers with 5.3 or 7.0 cubic foot capacities, and Black & Decker BFE53 models with specific serial numbers, are affected. People who use these freezers for food storage are most at risk due to potential fire hazards.
Check for 'Haier' on the upper-left corner or 'Black & Decker' on the front upper-right corner. The model number and serial number are printed on the back of the freezer. Haier models have serial numbers starting with specific sequences like 0907 1001.
Immediately unplug the freezer to prevent fire risks.
Schedule a free repair appointment with Haier to fix the overheating capacitor.
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
Haier models HNCM070E (7.0 cubic foot) and ESNCM053E (5.3 cubic foot), and Black & Decker model BFE53 with specific serial numbers.
Look for 'Haier' on the upper-left corner or 'Black & Decker' on the front upper-right corner. The model number and serial number are printed on the back of the freezer.
Immediately unplug the freezer and contact Haier to schedule a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Haier to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1350 — Haier Chest Freezers Hello, I own a Chest Freezers that is covered by recall 1350 from Haier. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
