Recall#
12043
Recall Date
November 15, 2011
Product Name
Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Product Manufacturer
Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria. Austria
Units Affected
About 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011)
Recall 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.
Possible Hazard
The refrigerator’s door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Reported 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.
Retailers
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through July 2009 for between $3,500 and $3,800.
Information provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission