Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
Recall 10122 · Jan 27, 2010 · Liebherr
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10122
- Date
- Jan 27, 2010
- Company
- Liebherr
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Liebherr built-in 24-inch wide single door refrigerators with model numbers R1400, RI1400, RB1400, and RBI1400 sold individually or as a component of side-by-side refrigerators. The refrigerators come in stainless steel and various custom finishes and are built into the kitchen cabinetry. "Liebherr" is written on 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. The side-by-side refrigerators were marketed as model numbers SBS240, SBS24 I0, SBS245, SBS24I5. This model number is not found on the product.
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 (see picture). 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 13 reports of doors detaching, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from January 2005 through November 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled liebherr built-in 24-inch wide single door 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 (see picture). If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may.
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.