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CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators

This recall was issued September 27, 2005.

Company
W.C. Wood Company Inc., Of Ottawa, Ohio
Posted
September 27, 2005
Recall Number
05279
Quantity
About 112,000
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases, the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner.

Action Taken

Consumers should contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free in-home repair for Amana, Maytag or Whirlpool freezers. There is no remedy available for unrepaired Crosley, Danby and Wood's freezers. Unplug and discontinue use of unrepaired units.

Product Images

Recalled Freezer
Recalled Freezer
Recalled Refrigerator
Recalled Refrigerator

Incidents & Injuries

W.C. Woods has received 45 reports of incidents of the defrost heater coil becoming exposed. Nine of those incidents resulted in an electrical short. The others melted and burned the unit's interior plastic liner. No injuries have been reported.