Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators
CPSC Recall #22-143 — June 2, 2022
Product
Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators
Description
This recall involves 13 models of Frigidaire refrigerators and one Electrolux model refrigerator. The refrigerators all feature an ice maker and come in stainless steel, white and black. The brand name, model and serial number for each unit is printed on a label located on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerators range from 23 to 36 inches wide.The following model numbers and their serial number ranges are included in this recall. BrandModel Number/Product TypeUPC CodeSerial RangeFrigidaire Prof.PRMC2285AFFrench Door0-12505-64714-71K90974428 – 1K21374177ElectroluxFrench Door ERMC2295AS0-12505-64715-41K91272383 - 1K21374610FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2323AB0-12505-64786-44A11005907 - 4A21110079FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2323AW0-12505-64787-14A11010081 - 4A21112264FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2323AD0-12505-64788-84A11314335 - 4A21112489FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2323AS0-12505-64785-74A11005673 - 4A21201870FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2333AS0-12505-64789-54A11317863 - 4A21112732FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2623AB0-12505-64772-74A12104890 - 4A21204442FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2623AW0-12505-64773-44A12012169 - 4A12012280FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2623AD0-12505-64774-14A12219737 - 4A20906066FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2623AS0-12505-64771-04A04409324 - 4A21200876FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS2633AS0-12505-64876-24A12012169 - 4A13402496FrigidaireSide by Side FRSS26L3AF0-12505-64792-54A11203977 - 4A21116296FrigidaireTop Freezer FFHI1835VS0-12505-64680-5BA92424713 - BA21210491
Hazard
The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Electrolux has received 185 reports of the ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations.
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.
Units Affected
About 367,500 (In addition, about 7,180 were sold in Canada)
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.
Importer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufactured In
United States, Mexico and Thailand