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Consumer product recall

Liebherr Built-In Refrigerator

Starting date:
February 1, 2010
Posting date:
February 1, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Appliances
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002211

Affected products

Liebherr Built-In Refrigerator

Product description

This recall involves Liebherr built-in refrigerators. The refrigerators come individually or as side-by-side combinations.

The recalled units can be identified by the following model numbers:

  • R 1400
  • RB 1400
  • RI 1400
  • RBI 1400
  • SBS 24 0
  • SBS 24 I 0
  • SBS 24 5
  • SBS 24 I 5

Hazard identified

The refrigerator door can separate and fall off, potentially injuring the user.

In Canada and the United States, Liebherr-Hausgeraet Ochsenhausen has received 13 reports of the door falling off, including two reports of injuries involving bruises and strains. An additional 11 reports were received involving the door loosening, without falling.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada relating to the use of these built-in refrigerators.

Number sold

Approximately 751 units were sold across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from January 2005 and November 2009.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Germany.

Companies

Manufacturer
Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH
GERMANY

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators.

Consumers are advised to contact Liebherr to schedule a free in-home repair.

For more information, consumers may contact Liebherr at 1-888-543-2437 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Liebherr website.

Consumers may also view the recall notice on [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:d88ea26d-cfc8-49c0-9215-269b4731a2a2].

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