CPSC recall 09-242, announced June 16, 2009, covers Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezers and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers (about 45,326 units). The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The notice cites 57 incident reports and 4 injuries. Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Recall contact: call (888) 345-2650, or go to www.vikingrange.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model Numbers Starting With Date Codes VCSB481, VCSB482, DDSB482, DFSB482 DTSB482, DDBB362, VCBB360, VCBB362 DFBB362, DTBB362, DTBB363 All units VCSB483, DDSB483, DFSB483, DTSB483 Date codes before 030104 VCSB483D, DDSB483D, DFSB483D Date codes before 030105 VCBB363 Date codes before 111605 DDBB363 Date codes before 112305 DFBB363 Date codes before 041006 The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in [mm][dd][yy] format, e.g., serial number 051903G0000000375 was manufactured on May 19, 2003 and serial number F01250210170 was manufactured on January 25, 2002.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Viking built-in 48-inch wide side-by-side refrigerator/freezers and the built-in 36-inch wide refrigerators with bottom freezers with model and serial numbers with date codes listed below. The refrigerators come in stainless steel and various colors and wood finishes and are built into the kitchen cabinetry. "Viking" is written on the front of the refrigerator. The model and serial numbers are located either behind the produce drawer or on the ceiling of the interior of the refrigerators. The 42-inch wide or freestanding refrigerators are not included in this recall. Model Numbers Starting With Date Codes VCSB481, VCSB482, DDSB482, DFSB482 DTSB482, DDBB362, VCBB360, VCBB362 DFBB362, DTBB362, DTBB363 All units VCSB483, DDSB483, DFSB483, DTSB483 Date codes before 030104 VCSB483D, DDSB483D, DFSB483D Date codes before 030105 VCBB363 Date codes before 111605 DDBB363 Date codes before 112305 DFBB363 Date codes before 041006 The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in [mm][dd][yy] format, e.g., serial number 051903G0000000375 was manufactured on May 19, 2003 and serial number F01250210170 was manufactured on January 25, 2002.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Viking has received about 57 reports of doors detaching, including four reports of injuries involving bruises, broken toes/fingers, and strains. Also, several incidents of minor damage to floors and counters have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerator if the door isn't sealing properly, is sagging, or fails to open and close properly. If the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Viking Range Corporation, of Greenwood, Miss.
- Product type
- Refrigerators, Freezers, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 09-242
- Units
- About 45,326
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from July 1999 through April 2006 for between $4,725 and $6,400.
Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezers and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers
CPSC product type: Refrigerators
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Viking toll-free at (888) 345-2650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Viking's Web site at www.vikingrange.com
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