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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 27, 2010Serious
Liebherr Built-In 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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
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 (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.
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 Web site at www.liebherr-appliances.com
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,700
- Recall date
- January 27, 2010
- Brand
- Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH, of Germany, Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, Canada
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Liebherr has received 13 reports of doors detaching, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.
R1400SBS240
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from January 2005 through November 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,200.
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 Recalls Built-In 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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