Liebherr recalls freestanding bottom freezer refrigerators with model numbers CS 1601, CS 1640, and CS 1650 due to risk of door detachment causing injury.
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Liebherr is recalling freestanding refrigerators that can detach their doors, potentially causing injury. Consumers should check if the door hinge pin is loose before using the appliance.
The refrigerator door can detach from the appliance due to a loose hinge pin, which may cause injury if the door separates during normal use. This hazard occurs when the hinge pin pops up at the top of the refrigerator.
Owners of Liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide bottom freezer refrigerators with model numbers CS 1601, CS 1640, or CS 1650 are affected. Those with loose hinge pins are at higher risk of injury.
Check if the door hinge pin is loose by looking for a popped up hinge pin at the top of the refrigerator. The model numbers CS 1601, CS 1640, and CS 1650 are listed on the label behind the bottom drawer on the left side of the refrigerator.
Inspect the top of the refrigerator for a popped up hinge pin, which indicates a loose hinge.
Contact Liebherr directly to arrange a free in-home repair if the hinge pin is loose.
If the hinge pin is not loose and the door functions properly, you may keep using the refrigerator until the repair is completed.
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.
Liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide bottom freezer refrigerators with model numbers CS 1601, CS 1640, or CS 1650.
Check for a popped up hinge pin at the top of the refrigerator. The model numbers CS 1601, CS 1640, or CS 1650 are listed on the label behind the bottom drawer on the left side of the refrigerator.
No, if the hinge pin is not loose and the door functions properly, you may continue using it until the repair is completed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Liebherr to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 919 — Liebherr Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Hello, I own a Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators that is covered by recall 919 from Liebherr. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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