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Fire / OverheatingNovember 19, 2013CPSC #14023

Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Refrigerators
Units affected
750
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

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

Photos

42 and 48 inch Viking built in side by side refrigerator freezers with in door dispensers42 and 48  inch Viking built in side by side refrigerator freezers with in door dispensersLocation of model and serial number/date codes
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