Grocery Frozen Food Case Heaters (Electro-Heat) – Electrical Risk (2004)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases
Brand
Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich. is recalling Defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases. The hazard is: Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the fr. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Tyler will replace the recalled defrost heater with a Cal-rod hairpin style heater in all wide island frozen food and ice cream end cap cases.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026