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CPSC recall · Reported June 9, 2022

Hisense USA Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer.

Recall #
22151
Affected scope
About 55,200 (In addition, 78 in Canada)
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Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia recalled This recall involves Hisense USA's 26.6 cubic foot capacity stainless steel French door r… - a moderate-severity action.

Hisense USA Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Impact Injury Hazard… was recalled by Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia in June 9, 2022. Reason: The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's d…. Verify recall #22151 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French….

Moderate
severity level
June 9, 2022
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22151 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #22151) was formally reported on June 9, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 55,200 (In addition, 78 in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 55,200 (In addition, 78 in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Hisense USA's 26.6 cubic foot capacity stainless steel French door refrigerators with ice maker with model number HRF266N6CSE and with serial numbers C2020050100001 through C2020123109000. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are printed on a label located on the left side of the interior of the refrigerator, above the water dispenser. With the serial number, consumers can check to determine whether their refrigerator is included in this recall by clicking http://hisenseservice.com/recall. The refrigerators are 36 inches wide and 74 inches high.

Reason for recall

The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine if their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service appointment to have the refrigerator door hinges replaced.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 22151
Date reported June 9, 2022
Date initiated June 9, 2022
Recalling firm Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia
Affected scope About 55,200 (In addition, 78 in Canada)
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally unti…

  • Check the recall number (22151) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Hisense USA's 26.6 cubic foot capacity stainless steel French door refrigerators with ice maker with model number HRF266N6CSE and with serial numbers C2020050100001 through C2020123109000. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are printed on a label located on the left side of the interior of the refrigerator, above the water dispenser. With the serial number, consumers can check to determine whether their refrigerator is included in this recall by clicking http://hisenseservice.com/recall. The refrigerators are 36 inches wide and 74 inches high.. Recalled by Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia. Units affected: About 55,200 (In addition, 78 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine if their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service appointment to have the refrigerator door hinges replaced.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 9, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22151.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (22151) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 9, 2022. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.