CAPLE fridges safety notice warning
Caple has issued a safety notice for certain fridge models manufactured between 2007 and 2008. A component inside affected fridges can overheat and, in some cases, present a small risk of fire. The notice was originally issued in 2015 and has been reissued to reach any remaining affected units that may still be in use.
If you have a Caple fridge from this period, check whether it is affected using the serial number guide below and contact Caple immediately if it is. Do not wait – stop using the appliance until it has been assessed or modified.
Which Models Are Affected?
The safety notice applies to the following Caple fridge models:
- Ri551
- Ri731
- Ri732Fa
Not all fridges with these model numbers are affected – only those manufactured within specific production date windows. You must check the serial number to confirm whether your fridge requires the safety modification.
How to Check Your Serial Number
The serial number on affected Caple fridges is a 20-character alphanumeric code. The production date is encoded in digits 14 and 15 of this code.
Counting from the left, positions 14 and 15 in this example are 77. If your serial number has one of the codes listed below in those positions, your fridge is affected.
Affected production date codes (digits 14 and 15)
| Affected codes |
|---|
| 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 7A, 7B, 7C |
| 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 8A, 8B, 8C |
If your fridge has one of the affected model numbers and digits 14 and 15 of the serial number match any of the codes above, the fridge is affected and must be modified.
What to Do If Your Fridge Is Affected
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Locate the serial number label on your Caple fridge. Caple’s website includes guidance on where to find it on each affected model.
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Write down the full serial number and identify digits 14 and 15.
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Compare these digits against the affected codes listed above.
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If your fridge is affected, contact Caple immediately using the details on their website. Do not continue to use the appliance until the modification has been carried out.
Full information on locating the serial number and how to arrange the safety modification is available on the Caple Appliances website.
These fridges were manufactured in 2007 and 2008. They may have changed hands or be in second homes, rented properties, or garages. If you know of an old Caple fridge from this era that might be one of the affected models, please share this notice with the owner.
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