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Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach

Reported: July 25, 2013 Initiated: July 25, 2013 #13248

Product Description

This recall involves Viking built-in 36-inch wide refrigerators with bottom freezers with models and serial numbers/date codes listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the ceiling of the interior of the refrigerators. The first six numbers in the serial number range are the manufacture date of the unit in (mm)(dd)(yy). Model numbers starting with: Serial number/Date codes starting with: Designer Series DDBB363, DDBB536, DTBB363, 110105 - 081012 DFBB363, DFBB536, FDBB5361 Professional Series VCBB363, VCBB536, VCBB5361, 110105 - 080512 VIBB363, VIBB536

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

Consumers should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the recalled refrigerators if the door does not appear to be sealed properly, the door is sagging or it fails to open or close normally. If the door is working properly, consumers can continue to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.

Details

Units Affected
About 31,000 (Viking refrigerators were previously recalled in 2009)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Viking built-in 36-inch wide refrigerators with bottom freezers with models and serial numbers/date codes listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the ceiling of the interior of the refrigerators. The first six numbers in the serial number range are the manufacture date of the unit in (mm)(dd)(yy). Model numbers starting with: Serial number/Date codes starting with: Designer Series DDBB363, DDBB536, DTBB363, 110105 - 081012 DFBB363, DFBB536, FDBB5361 Professional Series VCBB363, VCBB536, VCBB5361, 110105 - 080512 VIBB363, VIBB536. Recalled by Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.. Units affected: About 31,000 (Viking refrigerators were previously recalled in 2009).
Why was this product recalled?
The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the recalled refrigerators if the door does not appear to be sealed properly, the door is sagging or it fails to open or close normally. If the door is working properly, consumers can continue to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13248.