Recall #10-122 · Published January 27, 2010

Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators

Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

CPSC published a recall notice for Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators from Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH on January 27, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The official remedy 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 (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.

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Affected model numbers

R1400RI1400RB1400RBI1400SBS240SBS24SBS245SBS24I5
Additional identifying details

The model number can be found on a label located behind the bottom drawer on the left interior side of the single door refrigerator.

Why it was recalled

The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Liebherr has received 13 reports of doors detaching, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.

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.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH, of Germany
Recall number
10-122
Units
About 2,700
Manufactured in
Germany
Sold at / sales period
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from January 2005 through November 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,200.
Importer
Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, Canada

Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators

CPSC product type: Refrigerators

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Liebherr toll-free at (877) 337-2653 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or visit Liebherr's Web site at www.liebherr-appliances.com

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