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Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-11-19 · 14023

Hazards

Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall

Number
14023
Date
2013-11-19
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers

Remedies

Options
Repair

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Retailer(s)
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.
Country of manufacture
United States

Description

This recall involves Viking 42-inch and 48-inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers. The recalled refrigerator freezers come in a variety of colors, stainless steel or a custom finish. They were manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013 and have the model numbers listed below. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in MM/DD/YY format. Both sizes of refrigerator freezers have a serial number/date code range from 101712 through 052913. The model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerators on a label on the ceiling behind the light housing. Size Model Numbers begin with Color/Finish 42-inch FDSB5421D Custom VCSB5421D Various colors 48-inch FDSB5481D Custom VCSB5481D Various colors

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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