CPSC2009-06-16
Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach
Viking Range Corporation, of Greenwood, Miss.
Hazard
The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerator if the door isn't sealing properly, is sagging, or fails to open and close properly. If the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
Sold at
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from July 1999 through April 2006 for between $4,725 and $6,400.
Affected count
About 45,326
Injuries reported
Viking has received about 57 reports of doors detaching, including four reports of injuries involving bruises, broken toes/fingers, and strains. Also, several incidents of minor damage to floors and counters have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezers and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Viking toll-free at (888) 345-2650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Viking's Web site at www.vikingrange.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Viking-Range-Corporation-Recalls-Built-In-Refrigerators-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Doors-Can-DetachDon't want to check this manually?
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