N260, N300, 322/323 Models
Norcold has voluntarily recalled three small gas absorption/electric refrigerators, primarily used in folding camping trailers, which potentially could have a safety defect involving stress corrosion cracking in brass swivel nuts on the their pressure tap components. A significant crack could potentially cause propane gas leakage during gas operation of these units:
Models – Built – Serial Numbers (found on the ID Label inside the refrigerator)
322/323 – August, 1992-August, 1999 – lower than 734882
N260/N260.3– April, 1998-August, 1999 – lower than 738527
N300/N300.3– April, 1998-August, 1999– lower than 738626
Persons owning one of these models should:
Models – Built – Serial Numbers (found on the ID Label inside the refrigerator)
322/323 – August, 1992-August, 1999 – lower than 734882
N260/N260.3– April, 1998-August, 1999 – lower than 738527
N300/N300.3– April, 1998-August, 1999– lower than 738626
Persons owning one of these models should:
- Turn the manual shut-off valve to OFF and operate it only on AC or DC power until the defect is repaired. (No gas leak can occur during AC or DC operation.)
- Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon as possible. A remedy kit, and the labor to install it, is free to the consumer.
- Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; if the Dealer/Service Center fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge or unable to service the refrigerator within a reasonable time.