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Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

Reported: November 16, 2011 Initiated: November 16, 2011 #12043

Product Description

This recall involves Liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators with model and index numbers listed below. The refrigerators were sold individually or as side-by-side companion units. The refrigerators come in a stainless steel finish. "Liebherr" is on the upper center of the refrigerator door and 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. Model Number Index Number CS 1601 10 / 237 10A / 237 10B / 237 10C / 237 10D / 237 10E / 237 10I / 237 10J / 237 CS 1640 10 / 137 10A / 137 10E / 137 10F / 137 CS 1650 10 / 137 10A / 137 10B / 137 10C / 137 10D / 137 10E / 137 10F / 137 10G / 137 10K / 137 10L / 137

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 as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top. 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 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Liebherr-Expands-Recall-of-Refrigerators-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Door-Can-Detach

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators with model and index numbers listed below. The refrigerators were sold individually or as side-by-side companion units. The refrigerators come in a stainless steel finish. "Liebherr" is on the upper center of the refrigerator door and 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. Model Number Index Number CS 1601 10 / 237 10A / 237 10B / 237 10C / 237 10D / 237 10E / 237 10I / 237 10J / 237 CS 1640 10 / 137 10A / 137 10E / 137 10F / 137 CS 1650 10 / 137 10A / 137 10B / 137 10C / 137 10D / 137 10E / 137 10F / 137 10G / 137 10K / 137 10L / 137. Recalled by Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria.. Units affected: About 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011).
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 as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top. 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 November 16, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12043.

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