Equipment malfunction leads to temporary freezer shutdown at newly opened Calabash Walmart

CALABASH, NC (WWAY) — At the new Walmart Super Center in Calabash, a technological issue has forced the store to temporarily close all freezers and access to frozen goods.

Photos provided by one customer show yellow tape closing off aisles to coolers and other areas of the store.

One shopper told WWAY an employee described the situation, saying “we lost control.”

Walmart says the problem was caused by a faulty part, saying in a statement: “The Calabash Supercenter experienced a temporary refrigeration issue today (Monday), which is being repaired and should be resolved…”

The Calabash Supercenter opened on Wednesday, November 4, with North Myrtle Beach native and “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White in attendance.