Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
Recall 12043 · Nov 16, 2011 · Liebherr
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12043
- Date
- Nov 16, 2011
- Company
- Liebherr
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators with model and index numbers listed below. The refrigerators were sold individually or as side-by-side companion units. The refrigerators come in a stainless steel finish. "Liebherr" is on the upper center of the refrigerator door and the top interior control panel. The model number can be found on a label located behind the bottom drawer on the left interior side of the single door refrigerator. Model Number Index Number CS 1601 10 / 237 10A / 237 10B / 237 10C / 237 10D / 237 10E / 237 10I / 237 10J / 237 CS 1640 10 / 137 10A / 137 10E / 137 10F / 137 CS 1650 10 / 137 10A / 137 10B / 137 10C / 137 10D / 137 10E / 137 10F / 137 10G / 137 10K / 137 10L / 137
What can happen
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Liebherr immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should check their refrigerator immediately to see whether the door hinge pin has become loose as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top. If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Liebherr has received 16 additional reports of doors detaching on the freestanding refrigerators, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through July 2009 for between $3,500 and $3,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators?
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Liebherr immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should check their refrigerator immediately to see whether the door hinge pin has become loose as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top. If the hinge has not become loose and the door is.
What is the hazard?
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.