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Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer Units and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Appliances
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002059
Affected products
Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer Units and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers
Product description
This recall involves built-in side-by-side refrigerator/freezer units and built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers by Viking Range Corporation. The units are available in stainless steel, various colours, and wood finishes, and are built in to the kitchen cabinetry. The word "Viking" is written on the front of each unit.
The side-by-side refrigerator/freezer is approximately 122 cm (48 inches) wide and the refrigerator with a bottom freezer is approximately 91 cm (36 inches) wide.
The recalled units can be identified by the following model numbers and date codes. The date code is the first 6 numbers of the serial number. Both the model number and serial number can be found either behind the produce drawer or on the inside ceiling of the refrigerator.
Model Numbers Starting With: | Date Codes |
---|---|
VCSB481, VCSB482, DDSB482, DFSB482, DTSB482, DDBB362, VCBB360, VCBB362, DFBB362, DTBB362, DTBB363 | All units |
VCSB483, DDSB483, DFSB483, DTSB483 | Date codes before 030104 |
VCSB483D, DDSB483D, DFSB483D | Date codes before 030105 |
VCBB363 | Date codes before 111605 |
DDBB363 | Date codes before 112305 |
DFBB363 | Date codes before 041006 |
The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in [mm][dd][yy] format; For example, serial number 051903G0000000375 was manufactured on May 19, 2003 and serial number F01250210170 was manufactured on January 25, 2002.
Units that are 42 inches (107 cm) wide or are free-standing are not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
The doors on the refrigerator can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Viking has received a total of around 57 reports of doors detaching, including four reports of injuries involving bruises, broken toes/fingers, and strains. Several incidents of minor damage to floors and counters have also been reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada relating to the use of these built-in refrigerators/freezers.
Number sold
Approximately 1,798 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 1999 to April 2006.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States of America.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Viking Range Corp.
Greenwood
Mississippi
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators if the door is not sealing properly, is sagging, or does not open and close properly.
Consumers are advised to contact Viking to schedule a free in-home repair. If there are no problems with the door, then consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until a repair can be done.
For more information, consumers may contact Viking toll-free at 1-888-345-2650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.
Related AWRs
Expanded recall: Viking built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers
2013-07-25 | Consumer products