Recall #22-151 · Published June 9, 2022
Hisense French Door Refrigerators with Ice Maker
CPSC published a recall notice for Hisense French Door Refrigerators with Ice Maker from Hisense French Door on June 9, 2022. CPSC identifies this hazard: The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine if their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service appointment to have the refrigerator door hinges replaced.
Why it was recalled
The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine if their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service appointment to have the refrigerator door hinges replaced.
- Brand
- Hisense French Door
- Recall published
- June 9, 2022
- Units
- About 55,200 (In addition, 78 in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from August 2020 through February 2022 for about $1,500.