CPSC2013-11-19
Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Hazard
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
Sold at
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.
Affected count
About 750
Injuries reported
Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers
Consumer contact
Viking toll-free at (877) 266-1086 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information on the bottom right side of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Viking-Recalls-Built-In-Side-by-Side-Refrigerator-Freezers-with-In-Door-DispensersDon't want to check this manually?
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