My Refrigerator Works So Why Heed The Recall

During my daily walking adventure I came across this Alpha 5th wheel. It was destroyed by fire. You can tell it began in the refrigerator compartment because the fire burned through the exterior wall at that point. I asked around and found out it was indeed caused by the refrigerator and the owners were away from the trailer when the fire started. There are several causes for a fire in liquid propane gas appliances. Insects building nests in or near the burn tube can cause fire. A routine inspection and a blast from an air compressor should help prevent this from occurring. Loose fittings, improper pilot adjustment and LPG line leaks are other causes. At RVtravel.com we tell you about refrigerator recalls because we understand not everyone receives a recall letter from the manufacturer. If they send it to the original owner of the RV you might not receive the notice. However, many folks tend to ignore these recall notices not thinking it important because, after all, their refrigerator is working fine thank you. Hopefully these photos will encourage you to take the time to have your recall item inspected and fixed. It could save your life and your RV. Putting your safety first - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing