CPSCGeneral Alert

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

Name: Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
Brand: Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH, of Germany
SKU: CPSC-10122
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 27, 2010Recall ID: 10122Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Liebherr-Recalls-Built-In-Refrigerators-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Door-Can-Detach
Title	Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10122a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Individual Unit
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10122b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Individual Unit in Side-By-Side Installation
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10122c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Inspection of door hinge pin
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10122d.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Location of Model Number
Hazards › Name	The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	Liebherr has received 13 reports of doors detaching, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.
Products › Name	Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators
Products › Type	Refrigerators
Products › Category I D	2096
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,700
Recall I D	120
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, Canada
Retailers › Name	Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from January 2005 through November 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,200.
Recall Date	2010-01-27T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	10122
Manufacturers › Name	Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH, of Germany
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Liebherr toll-free at (877) 337-2653 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or visit Liebherr's Web site at www.liebherr-appliances.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Germany

Check Other Products In Your Household

Free Safety Tools

Safety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:

Barcode Scanner VIN Vehicle Check Pantry Safety Audit

Overview

Recalling FirmLiebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH, of Germany

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

Official Agency Alert

📢 Share Warning

Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:

🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH, of Germany - Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

Check if your household is affected:
https://therecallfile.com/recalls/liebherr-recalls-built-in-refrigerators-due-to-injury-hazard-door-can/CPSC-10122

WhatsApp Facebook

Join Alertlist

Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.

Featured on Product Hunt

Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.

Support The Recall File

Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.

Spread the WordLiebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

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