CPSC recall 05279
Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-11-08
On 2024-11-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators by W C Wood, citing 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 u….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05279 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-09-27 |
| Published | 2024-11-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | W C Wood |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators | The recalled single-door freezers and refrigerators are 15-, 17- and 20-cubic-foot Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and 17-cubic-foot Automatic Defrost All-Refrigerators that can be converted into freezers. They were sold under the brand names Amana, Crosley, Danby, Maytag, Whirlpool and Wood's, which is written on the front of the unit. The manufacturer label with the model number and date of manufacture is located on the inside of the cabinet. A list of model numbers and dates of manufacture included in the recall follows: Brand Model Numbers Date of Manufacture Amana AFU1567*, AFU1767*, AFU2067* 200209(September 2002)through200402(February 2004) Crosley FFCR17*, WCF15*, WCF17*, WCF20* Danby DUF1700*, DFF1708* Maytag MQU1556*, MQU2057* Whirlpool EV150NXM*, EV170NYL*, EV171NYM*, EV200NXK*, EV201NXM*, EL7ATRRK*, EL7ATRRM*, EL7JWKLM*, EL7JWKRM* Wood's F15*, F17*, F20*, F42*, F47*, F55*, WFF15*, WFF17*, WFF20*,RFA17*, RFC17*, R47F* *there are additional letters or numbers following the model numbers above
Reason
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.
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/2005/CPSC-WC-Wood-Company-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Upright-Freezers-and-Single-Door-Refrigerators
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