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

Reported: January 27, 2010 Initiated: January 27, 2010 #10122

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,700
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Liebherr-Recalls-Built-In-Refrigerators-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Door-Can-Detach

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH, of Germany. Units affected: About 2,700.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 27, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10122.

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