Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published November 19, 2013
Viking Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Recall: Fire Hazard
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.
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4941-viking-refrigerator-freezers-with-in-door-dispensers-recall-fire-hazard.
“Viking Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Recall: Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4941-viking-refrigerator-freezers-with-in-door-dispensers-recall-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #1548 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Viking-Recalls-Built-In-Side-by-Side-Refrigerator-Freezers-with-In-Door-Dispensers).
Viking Range LLC recalled Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Nov. 19, 2013. Owners should immediately turn off and unplug the units and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Viking
Product: Built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers
Sizes: 42-inch and 48-inch
Model Numbers: FDSB5421D, VCSB5421D (42-inch); FDSB5481D, VCSB5481D (48-inch)
Serial Number Range: 101712 through 052913
Manufacture Dates: October 2012 through May 2013
Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013
What to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair. Contact Viking toll-free at (877) 266-1086 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information on the bottom right side of the page.
The hazard
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Viking Range LLC has four other recalls on record since July 25, 2013. Other recent recalls of similar products include Viking Dishwashers Recall: Fire Hazard from Overheating Component (2015-08-06), Viking Gas Range Recall: Burn Hazard from Spontaneous Ignition (2015-05-21), and Viking 5 Series Gas Ranges Recall: Gas Leak and Fire Risk (2022-02-16). Other recent recalls of similar products include Vevor Ice Crushers Recall: Fire Hazard from Thermal Event (2025-12-11), Frigidaire Minifridges with Fire/Burn Hazard: Stop Using Now (2026-01-15), and Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard Risk (2026-07-30).
How to tell if you have this one
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.
Brand
Viking
Product
Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezer to prevent potential fire hazards.
Contact Viking for Repair
Schedule a free in-home repair with Viking by contacting their customer service.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.”
The affected models are FDSB5421D (42-inch) and FDSB5481D (48-inch) with custom finishes, and VCSB5421D and VCSB5481D with various colors.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
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.
Take action
Contact Viking
We’ve drafted a message you can send Viking to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1548 — Viking Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Recall: Fire Hazard
Hello,
I own a Viking Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Recall: Fire Hazard 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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