# NORCOLD 1200 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
> NHTSA complaint `1594045` · 2019-08-14 · Norcold Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NORCOLD
- **Model:** 1200
- **Year:** —
- **Manufacturer:** Norcold Inc.
- **Component:** EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
## Narrative
HINGE FAILURE ON A NORCOLD 1200SERIES RV REFRIGERATOR. MY WIFE OPENED THE DOOR AND THE LOWER HINGE BROKE CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL OFF AND HIT HER, LUCKILY ONLY A SORE WRIST.  THE DESIGN IS VERY POOR PLASTIC VS. STEEL.    COMPANY BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY BUT WILL SELL US A NEW DOOR!    *JS
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