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.
Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia recalled This recall involves Hisense USA's 26.6 cubic foot capacity stainless steel French door r….
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 CPSC recall-The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French….
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- June 9, 2022
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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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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.
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