Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
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 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 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. Model NumberIndex Number C 1600 16 / 137 16A / 137 C 1601 15 / 237 15A / 237 15B / 237 15F / 237 15G / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 CI 1600 15G / 137 16 / 137 16A / 137 CI 1601 15 / 237 15A / 237 15B / 237 15F / 237 15G / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 C 1650 15 / 137 15A / 137 15B / 137 15C / 137 15D / 137 15H / 137 15I / 137 16 / 137 16A / 137 16B / 137 C 1651 15A / 237 15B / 237 15C / 237 15D / 237 15H / 237 15I / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 16B / 237 CI 1650 15 / 137 15A / 137 15B / 137 15C / 137 15D / 137 15H / 137 15I / 137 16 / 137 16A / 137 16B / 137 CI 1651 15A / 237 15B / 237 15C / 237 15D / 237 15H / 237 15I / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 16B / 237 CI 1700 14A / 137
Affected Products
Liebherr Built-In 30-Inch Wide Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/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/Recall.2011.11153.11153a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Individual Unit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11153.11153b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Individual Unit in Side-By-Side Installation |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11153.11153c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Check top and bottom hinges |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11153.11153d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Door Hinge Pin Popped Up |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11153.11153e.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Liebherr has received ten reports of doors detaching. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Liebherr Built-In 30-Inch Wide Bottom Freezer Refrigerators |
| Products › Type | Refrigerators |
| Products › Category I D | 68138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,702 units |
| Recall I D | 617 |
| 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 as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top or bottom. 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 February 2004 through January 2011 for between $4,400 and $5,000. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Liebherr built-in 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 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. Model NumberIndex Number C 1600 16 / 137 16A / 137 C 1601 15 / 237 15A / 237 15B / 237 15F / 237 15G / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 CI 1600 15G / 137 16 / 137 16A / 137 CI 1601 15 / 237 15A / 237 15B / 237 15F / 237 15G / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 C 1650 15 / 137 15A / 137 15B / 137 15C / 137 15D / 137 15H / 137 15I / 137 16 / 137 16A / 137 16B / 137 C 1651 15A / 237 15B / 237 15C / 237 15D / 237 15H / 237 15I / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 16B / 237 CI 1650 15 / 137 15A / 137 15B / 137 15C / 137 15D / 137 15H / 137 15I / 137 16 / 137 16A / 137 16B / 137 CI 1651 15A / 237 15B / 237 15C / 237 15D / 237 15H / 237 15I / 237 16 / 237 16A / 237 16B / 237 CI 1700 14A / 137 |
| Recall Number | 11153 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria |
| 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 website at www.liebherr.us |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Austria |