Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14023 · announced November 19, 2013 · Viking Range · 750 units affected
The product
This recall involves Viking 42-inch and 48-inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers. The recalled refrigerator freezers come in a variety of colors, stainless steel or a custom finish. They were manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013 and have the model numbers listed below. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in MM/DD/YY format. Both sizes of refrigerator freezers have a serial number/date code range from 101712 through 052913. The model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerators on a label on the ceiling behind the light housing. Size Model Numbers begin with Color/Finish 42-inch FDSB5421D Custom VCSB5421D Various colors 48-inch FDSB5481D Custom VCSB5481D Various colors
The hazard
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.
Consumer contact: Viking toll-free at (877) 266-1086 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information on the bottom right side of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.