CPSCGeneral Alert
SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard
Published: August 8, 2024Recall ID: 24334Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves SMEG-branded, retro style refrigerators with freezer, with model numbers starting with FAB38U. The special-order refrigerators measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 80 inches high, and were sold in black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red and white, with either left-opening or right-opening doors with handles. The refrigerators have three adjustable glass shelves and two drawers. The bottom freezer has a separate door and three drawers. "SMEG" is on the front of the refrigerator, and "Made in Italy", the model, and serial numbers that begin with 2781 are printed on a white label inside of the refrigerator's top door.
Affected Products
SMEG Refrigerators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/SMEG-USA-Recalls-Refrigerators-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SMEG-fridge.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled SMEG refrigerator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SMEG-fridge-label.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | "Made in Italy", the model, and serial numbers are printed on a white label inside of the refrigerator's top door |
| Hazards › Name | The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received nine reports of the refrigerator door falling off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | SMEG Refrigerators |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 10028 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers will be asked to email a photo of both the refrigerator's model number and the serial number to recall@smegusa.com. |
| Importers › Name | SMEG USA Inc., of New York |
| Retailers › Name | Independent kitchen and appliance stores nationwide and online at www.williams-sonoma.com, https://www.ajmadison.com and www.wayfair.com from September 2020 through January 2024 for about $4,300. |
| Recall Date | 2024-08-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves SMEG-branded, retro style refrigerators with freezer, with model numbers starting with FAB38U. The special-order refrigerators measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 80 inches high, and were sold in black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red and white, with either left-opening or right-opening doors with handles. The refrigerators have three adjustable glass shelves and two drawers. The bottom freezer has a separate door and three drawers. "SMEG" is on the front of the refrigerator, and "Made in Italy", the model, and serial numbers that begin with 2781 are printed on a white label inside of the refrigerator's top door. |
| Recall Number | 24334 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | SMEG USA toll-free at 888-763-4782 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@smegusa.com, or online at https://www.smeg.com/us/recall or www.smeg.com and click on "Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |