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Product recall · CPSCNovember 16, 2011Serious
Refrigerators
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Liebherr toll-free at (877) 337-2653 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or visit Liebherr's website at www.liebherr.us
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011)
- Recall date
- November 16, 2011
- Brand
- Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria., Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, of Canada
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Liebherr has received 16 additional reports of doors detaching on the freestanding refrigerators, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through July 2009 for between $3,500 and $3,800.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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