Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezers and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers
CPSC Recall #09-242 — June 15, 2009
Product
Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezers and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers
Description
This recall involves Viking built-in 48-inch wide side-by-side refrigerator/freezers and the built-in 36-inch wide refrigerators with bottom freezers with model and serial numbers with date codes listed below. The refrigerators come in stainless steel and various colors and wood finishes and are built into the kitchen cabinetry. "Viking" is written on the front of the refrigerator. The model and serial numbers are located either behind the produce drawer or on the ceiling of the interior of the refrigerators. The 42-inch wide or freestanding refrigerators are not included in this recall.Model Numbers Starting WithDate CodesVCSB481, VCSB482, DDSB482, DFSB482DTSB482, DDBB362, VCBB360, VCBB362DFBB362, DTBB362, DTBB363All unitsVCSB483, DDSB483, DFSB483, DTSB483Date codes before 030104VCSB483D, DDSB483D, DFSB483DDate codes before 030105VCBB363Date codes before 111605DDBB363Date codes before 112305DFBB363Date codes before 041006The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in [mm][dd][yy] format, e.g., serial number 051903G0000000375 was manufactured on May 19, 2003 and serial number F01250210170 was manufactured on January 25, 2002.
Hazard
The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Viking has received about 57 reports of doors detaching, including four reports of injuries involving bruises, broken toes/fingers, and strains. Also, several incidents of minor damage to floors and counters have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerator if the door isn't sealing properly, is sagging, or fails to open and close properly. If the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
Units Affected
About 45,326
Sold At
Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from July 1999 through April 2006 for between $4,725 and $6,400.
Manufacturer
Viking Range Corporation, of Greenwood, Miss.
Manufactured In
United States