SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 24334 · Aug 8, 2024 · Smeg USA
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24334
- Date
- Aug 8, 2024
- Company
- Smeg USA
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- SMEG Refrigerators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves SMEG-branded, retro style refrigerators with freezer, with model numbers starting with FAB38U. The special-order refrigerators measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 80 inches high, and were sold in black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red and white, with either left-opening or right-opening doors with handles. The refrigerators have three adjustable glass shelves and two drawers. The bottom freezer has a separate door and three drawers. "SMEG" is on the front of the refrigerator, and "Made in Italy", the model, and serial numbers that begin with 2781 are printed on a white label inside of the refrigerator's top door.
What can happen
The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers will be asked to email a photo of both the refrigerator's model number and the serial number to recall@smegusa.com.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of the refrigerator door falling off. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent kitchen and appliance stores nationwide and online at www.williams-sonoma.com, https://www.ajmadison.com and www.wayfair.com from September 2020 through January 2024 for about $4,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled smeg refrigerators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers will be asked to email a photo of both the refrigerator's model number and the serial number to recall@smegusa.com.
What is the hazard?
The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
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.