Scotsman Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)

Description: Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2010 Release # 10-147 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 541-0520 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers) Units: About 43,000 Manufacturer: Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill. Hazard: The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. 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. Sold Exclusively at: Commercial food service equipment distributors and dealers nationwide from September 2006 through December 2009 for between $4,000 and $14,000. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Customers should stop using the recalled ice cube machines immediately and contact the company to schedule a free repair. Consumer 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 [Learn More]