Dacor refrigerators
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Feb 5, 2015. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Feb 5, 2015the latest report was made
- Feb 5, 2015the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Dacor
- Maker
- DACOR (KITCHEN APPLIANCES)Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- RefrigeratorsCPSC’s product type: Refrigerators (code 276), in Kitchen: Appliances
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February 2015 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Feb 5, 2015, sent to the company Feb 13, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 3, 2015
The product, in the report: Dacor 42 inch side by side built in refrigerator
The report indicates the light switch or light circuit in the board failed. The interior light bulbs located at the top of the refrigeration side of the unit remained on when the refrigerator door was closed. The heat generated by the continuously lit bulbs led to the melting and charring of the plastic light fixture. The light socket melted, the wiring harness melted into the socked assembly, light switch, and control panel. The heat was intense enough to warp the Dairy Compartment clear plastic cover, some of the adjustable door bins, and the interior door liners. Also, all food containers made from plastic such as salad dressing bottles, mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise, etc. were disfigured. Of course all the contents from both the refrigerator and freezer had to be disposed.
Before leaving on an extended trip we have been following the instructions “preparing for a vacation” listed on page 19 of the owner’s manual. On our departure date the food that would not have lasted more than two weeks was removed from the refrigerator. The ice bin was emptied and the wire shut off arm was raised to the OFF (O) position. Note, page 19 does not mention to set the Sabbath mode when leaving for a short or long vacation.
We were out of state from December 21, 2014 to January 2, 2015. The condition of the refrigerator was discovered at about 9:30 PM on Saturday, January 2nd. Upon opening the door the Dairy Compartment Cover fell to the floor. We could immediately see the damage but did not know the source. As a result, the unit was turned off. The owner’s manual was consulted along with a review of the Dacor web site. The office was closed on the weekend so Monday was the earliest we could obtain names of Dacor authorized repair agents in the Phoenix area.
Why did this happen? A review of consumer appliance reviews, the Office of Consumer Affairs, and the US consumer Product Safety Commission web sites revealed there are numerous incidents similar to ours in which the interior lights stay on after the doors are closed. In some cases, individuals were burned when the doors were opened; there was smoke damage, and even a fire. We were fortunate. The heat was contained within the refrigerator. However, the Dacor technicians need to review the incident, find a solution, and notify consumers who have similar refrigerators about the potential danger.
- Model
- Model # EF42BNDBSS
- Serial number
- Serial # PA07370024
- Bought from
- Spencer’s
- Bought
- Jul 1, 2008
- Where
- Anthem, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Dacor, made or sold by DACOR (KITCHEN APPLIANCES)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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