Ice Makers (separate From Refrigerators)

30YOM STATED THAT YESTERDAY HE RAISED UP AND HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST A ICE DISPENSER. COMPLAINS OF FEELING NAUSEATED AND HAVING A HEADACHE. DX: CLOSED HEAD INJURY, CONCUSSION, HEADACHE

80YOF C/O LEFT KNEE PAIN AFTER A FALL. SLIPPED ON ICE AFTER GETTING ICE OUT OF THE ICE MAKER. LANDED ON HER KNEES. DX: FALL, ACUTE PAIN OF LEFT KNEE

49YOM WALKED IN TO ED STATING HE PASSED OUT AND FELL OVER AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE ICE MACHINE. +LOC FOR 10 SECONDS. PATIENT ENDORSES DRINKING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. BAL:NOT DONE. DX:SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE; SPASM OF MUSCLE.

60YOF PRESENTS TO THE ED WITH AS TRAUMA ALERT AFTER A SLIP AND FALL OUTSIDE STORE EARLIER TODAY WITH CANE . STATES THAT SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE CORNER OF THE ICE MACHINE OUTSIDE THE STORE + HEMATOMA TO BROW DX: FALL

63YOF C/O INJURY OF HEAD S/P PATIENT STATES SHE DROPPED AN ICE MACHINE ONTO HER HEAD THREE DAYS AGO, HAS SINCE BEEN EXPERIENCING LIGHTHEADEDNESS AND A HEADACHE. DX: INJURY OF HEAD

62YOF BIBEMS AS TRAUMA ALERT FOR MECHANICAL FALL VS SYNCOPE AT HOME. +HEAD STRIKE. PT STATES PRIOR TO FALL SHE FELT DIZZY LIKE THE ROOM WAS SPINNING. SHE FELL ON HER WAY TO GRAB HER PORTABLE ICE MACHINE, THEN DEFECATED ON HERSELF , USED COCAINE TODAY , PT HAS BLOOD IN NOSE DX: OTHER CLOSED FX OF DISTAL END OF FEMUR , GI BLEEDING

38YOM PT PUNCHED MULTIPLE ITEMS, INCLUDING AN ICE MACHINE & A TREE DX; CONTUSION OF FINGER, LEFT HAND

27 YOM TRIPPED, NEAR ICE MACHINE IN PRISON, FELL HIT FACE. DX OPEN MANDIBLE FRACTURE

73YOF STATES THAT SHE WAS FIXING HER ICE MACHINE BECAUSE IT WAS STUCK WHEN SHE SLIPPED ON AN ICE CUBE AND FELL LANDING ONTO BUTTOCKS DX: CLOSED FRACTURE OF LEFT HIP

93YOF FELL WHEN GETTING ICE OUT OF AN ICE MAKER. DX: RT HIP PAIN

36YOF, WAS FIXING A NEW ICE MAKER THAT SHE HAD JUST BOUGHT TONIGHT, WHEN SHE WENT TO GRAB A PIECE OF THE ICE MAKER AND ACCIDENTLY CUT HER LEFT THUMB, RESULTING TO A LACERATION TO THE SITE, NO THINNERS, DX: SYMPTOMATIC CHOLELITHIASIS

49YOM C/O RT HAND PAIN 1 MTH AFTER HAND WAS HIT ON ICE MACHINE ON FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND DX: RT HAND WEAKNESS, RT HAND PAIN

The ice that is produced from this ice maker comes out imbedded with [REDACTED]. As the ice melts in the glass of drink, you commence to drinking [REDACTED] contaminated drink.

(09/17/2025) The consumer stated that there were plastic shards in the ice. When the product was opened, it was discovered that the plastic propeller in the ice make is breaking. The consumer also discovered that mold is collecting in the reservoir.

Details of the incident: I purchased an Orgo Nugget Ice Maker, which began leaking water uncontrollably. Despite checking all components, the source of the leak remained unclear. Product used: Orgo 33 lbs Capacity Sonic Countertop Nugget Ice Maker - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Orgo-33-lbs-Capacity-Sonic-Countertop-Ice-Maker/3404310520 Who was using the product? The entire family, customers How was the product being used? The ice maker was used in a kitchen setting for its intended purpose of making nugget ice. Injuries or potential injuries: Water leaked onto the floor, causing several people to slip in the kitchen due to the unexpected hazard. I am disabled and fell at least twice in the kitchen from the leaking water. Additional damage: The water spread across the counter and caused damage to the kitchen counter and underneath, including the wooden structure supporting the dishwasher. There are over 723 reviews of the item leaking on walmart from other customers having the same issues. Over 2740 1 star reviews. I contacted both Walmart and Orgo to return it and they both refused.

My wife found 1 chunk of a blade lying on top of ice that she scooped out of our Newair air maker on Sunday July 30, 2023. Then on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, she found another chunk of Blade in the Ice Bucket.

I have a serious concern and formal complaint regarding a Frigidaire ice maker, Model EFIC256, which I purchased from Walmart in May 2024. The unit functioned properly for over a year. I have diligently followed all maintenance instructions and have only used double-filtered water to ensure its longevity and cleanliness. Recently, however, the machine began to produce an unusual noise. After an initial cleaning did not resolve the issue, I decided to remove the side panels to investigate further. To my shock and disgust, upon opening the unit, I discovered an extensive amount of mold growth inside. It appears that condensation from the compressor combined with the warmth of the motor, created a breeding ground for this hazardous mold. This is not only a major defect but also a severe health hazard. I initially contacted Frigidaire regarding this issue and was directed to Curtis International. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this, I have been met with various excuses and a lack of urgency. The serious health risks associated with a household appliance producing a product for consumption while harboring mold have not been adequately addressed.

The Ionchill ice maker is producing ice and water contaminated with black specks. The black specks are believed to be mold. An online search and subsequent inspection revealed mold buildup, particularly in the water intake area. The presence of mold in a food and water preparation appliance is a serious health and safety hazard. This product could potentially cause illness to consumers who ingest the contaminated ice or water. I performed regular cleaning cycles as recommended by the manufacturer. When the problem persisted, I followed online advice to run a water and bleach solution through the machine. This process flushed out a significant amount of black, mold-like material. I believe this issue may be a widespread design or manufacturing defect that allows mold to grow in inaccessible areas of the machine. I urge the CPSC to investigate this product and consider a recall to prevent other consumers from potential illness.

Auger/ wheel that pushes ice shattered and fell into the ice basket, I dumped the basket into a thermal bottle and was adding water when I noticed something black mixed with the ice. I dumped it into the sink and checked it to find out it was various sizes of sharp , hard plastic. If I hadn't noticed I could have choked, cut my mouth or throat, or ingested it. It was very early and I was rushing to leave the house. The kitchen had only the light from the open door to the back porch.

AUGER BLADES on Taotronics Model TT-IC001 ice maker broke and are in the ice dispenser bucket