Recall 10-122, published January 27, 2010
Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
RBI1400The model number can be found on a label located behind the bottom drawer on the left interior side of the single door refrigerator.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Liebherr built-in 24-inch wide single door refrigerators with model numbers R1400, RI1400, RB1400, and RBI1400 sold individually or as a component of side-by-side refrigerators. The refrigerators come in stainless steel and various custom finishes and are built into the kitchen cabinetry. "Liebherr" is written on the top interior control panel. The model number can be found on a label located behind the bottom drawer on the left interior side of the single door refrigerator. The side-by-side refrigerators were marketed as model numbers SBS240, SBS24 I0, SBS245, SBS24I5. This model number is not found on the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Official 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 (see picture). If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.
- Brand
- Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen
- Recall published
- January 27, 2010
- Category
- Appliances
- Units
- About 2,700
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from January 2005 through November 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,200.
