Product Recall Number: 24-334
Why was SMEG Refrigerators recalled?
The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
Product Recall Number: 24-334
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-08-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: SMEG Refrigerators
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 900
Incidents: The firm has received nine reports of the refrigerator door falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Importers: SMEG USA Inc., of New York
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Italy
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed