Viking recalls built-in side-by-side refrigerators with in-door dispensers due to electrical connector overheating risks. Consumers must unplug and contact Viking for free repairs.
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Viking is recalling built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers because electrical connectors can overheat, creating a fire hazard. This affects units manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013. The recall requires immediate unplugging and scheduling a free repair.
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, which may lead to a fire hazard. This risk occurs because the connectors are not properly insulated and can become hot during normal operation.
Homeowners with Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerators that have in-door water and ice dispensers are affected. People with units manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013 are most at risk.
Check for Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers. Units manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013 have serial numbers starting with dates from 101712 to 052913.
Immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezer to prevent potential fire hazards.
Schedule a free in-home repair with Viking by contacting their customer service.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
The affected models are FDSB5421D (42-inch) and FDSB5481D (48-inch) with custom finishes, and VCSB5421D and VCSB5481D with various colors.
Check the serial number on the label inside the refrigerator behind the light housing. Recalled units have serial numbers starting with dates from 101712 to 052913, indicating manufacture between October 2012 and May 2013.
The recall states electrical connectors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. While not explicitly stated as causing serious injury, the fire risk could lead to property damage or injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Viking to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1548 — Viking Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers Hello, I own a Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers that is covered by recall 1548 from Viking. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
