Recalls / 2010-01-27

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

10122 · Recalled 2010-01-27 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators		About 2,700

Parties

Manufacturer: Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH
Importer: Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, Canada
Made in: Germany
Sold at: Appliance, specialty retailers nationwide, 500, 200.

Consumer contact

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

More images

Individual Unit in Side-By-Side Installation

Source: CPSC recall 10122. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.