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

CPSC Recall #14-023 — November 19, 2013

Recall #14-023 Date: November 19, 2013 Remedy: Repair

Product

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

Description

An electrical component in 42-inch and 48-inch models refrigerator freezers made between can overheat.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Units Affected

About 750

Sold At

Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.

Manufactured In

United States