Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1350.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1350.
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Haier Model Hncm070e Was Sold By Regional And Local Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Walmart.com And Other Online Retailers From September 2009 Through October 2011 For Between $180 To $200. Haier Model Esncm053e Was Sold Primarily On Amazon.com And Other Online Retailers From February 2010 Through March 2013 For Between $200 To $290. The Black & Decker Model Bfe53 Was Sold Exclusively At Walmart Nationwide And At Walmart.com From September 2009 Through September 2010, For About $150. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1350.
Haier America; toll-free at (877) 337-3639 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
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Haier Model Hncm070e Was Sold By Regional And Local Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Walmart.com And Other Online Retailers From September 2009 Through October 2011 For Between $180 To $200. Haier Model Esncm053e Was Sold Primarily On Amazon.com And Other Online Retailers From February 2010 Through March 2013 For Between $200 To $290. The Black & Decker Model Bfe53 Was Sold Exclusively At Walmart Nationwide And At Walmart.com From September 2009 Through September 2010, For About $150. Recall FAQ
Haier Model Hncm070e Was Sold By Regional And Local Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Walmart.com And Other Online Retailers From September 2009 Through October 2011 For Between $180 To $200. Haier Model Esncm053e Was Sold Primarily On Amazon.com And Other Online Retailers From February 2010 Through March 2013 For Between $200 To $290. The Black & Decker Model Bfe53 Was Sold Exclusively At Walmart Nationwide And At Walmart.com From September 2009 Through September 2010, For About $150. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on April 2, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 41,000 units are potentially affected.