Product Recall Number: 12043
Why was Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators recalled?
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 12043
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-11-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011)
Incidents: Liebherr has received 16 additional reports of doors detaching on the freestanding refrigerators, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through July 2009 for between $3,500 and $3,800.
Importers: Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, of Canada
Manufacturers: Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Austria
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed