CPSC recall 04163
Defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-02-25
On 2025-02-25 the CPSC announced a recall of Defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases by Electro Heat, citing moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04163 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-06-16 |
| Published | 2025-02-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Electro Heat |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases | The recalled defrost heater was used in Tyler's "wide island" frozen food end cap cases in grocery stores. The recalled defrost heaters (which are not visible to consumers) are Electro-Heat Defrost Heater Model 51957100. The Tyler wide island frozen food end cap cases with the recalled heaters are models NCE, NFE, NGE, NCGE, NFJEA, NCJEA, NCJGEA and NFJGEA. The model and serial number is located on the data plate, which is on the front inner panel of the case.
Reason
Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Carrier-Commercial-Refrigeration-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Grocery-Frozen-Food-Case-Heaters-
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