Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14023 · Nov 19, 2013 · Viking
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14023
- Date
- Nov 19, 2013
- Company
- Viking
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Viking 42-inch and 48-inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers. The recalled refrigerator freezers come in a variety of colors, stainless steel or a custom finish. They were manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013 and have the model numbers listed below. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in MM/DD/YY format. Both sizes of refrigerator freezers have a serial number/date code range from 101712 through 052913. The model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerators on a label on the ceiling behind the light housing. Size Model Numbers begin with Color/Finish 42-inch FDSB5421D Custom VCSB5421D Various colors 48-inch FDSB5481D Custom VCSB5481D Various colors
What can happen
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
What is the hazard?
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire 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.