Recall #11-153 · Published March 3, 2011

Liebherr Built-In 30-Inch Wide Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Liebherr Built-In 30-Inch Wide Bottom Freezer Refrigerators from Liebherr Built-In 30-Inch Wide Bottom on March 3, 2011. 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 as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top or bottom. 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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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 ten reports of doors detaching. No injuries reported.

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 as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top or bottom. 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 Lienz GmbH, of Austria
Recall number
11-153
Units
About 5,702 units
Manufactured in
Austria
Sold at / sales period
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through January 2011 for between $4,400 and $5,000.
Importer
Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, Canada

Liebherr Built-In 30-Inch Wide Bottom Freezer 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 website at www.liebherr.us

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