Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Date of Recall
2011-11-16CPSC Release Number
12-043Manufactured In
AustriaCompany Phone Number
(877) 337-2653Units
About 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011)Manufacturer
Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria.Importer
Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, of CanadaSold By
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through July 2009 for between $3,500 and $3,800.Problem/Hazard
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Liebherr has received 16 additional reports of doors detaching on the freestanding refrigerators, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.Description
This recall involves Liebherr freestanding 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 a stainless steel finish. "Liebherr" is on the upper center of the refrigerator door and 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 Number | Index Number | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CS 1601 |
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Remedy
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. If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.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.usAssociated Images
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