Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
✓ Issued March 3, 2011✓ 5,702 units affected✓ CPSC 11153
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Individual Unit Source: CPSC.gov.
Individual Unit
Individual Unit in Side-By-Side Installation
Check top and bottom hinges
Door Hinge Pin Popped Up
CPSC Recall 11153Issued March 3, 2011Affects 5,702 unitsUpdated July 8, 2016
Hazard
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What to do
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 or bottom. If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.
What was recalled
This recall involves Liebherr built-in 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 stainless steel and various custom finishes and are built into the kitchen cabinetry. "Liebherr" is written on 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.
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through January 2011 for between $4,400 and $5,000.
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.us
