CPSC2022-06-02
Electrolux Recalls Frigidaire and Electrolux Refrigerators Due to Choking Hazard from Ice Maker
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.
Sold at
Lowe's, Home Depot and appliance stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com from April 2020 through March 2022 for between $1,200 and $4,300.
Affected count
About 367,500 (In addition, about 7,180 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Electrolux has received 185 reports of the ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico, Thailand
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators
Consumer contact
Electrolux toll-free at 833-840-5926 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com or online at www.icemakerrecall.com or at www.electrolux.com or www.frigidaire.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Electrolux-Recalls-Frigidaire-and-Electrolux-Refrigerators-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-from-Ice-MakerDon't want to check this manually?
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