Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers
Description: 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 [Learn More]
About 750 units were affected by this recall.
Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard
42 and 48 inch Viking built in side by side refrigerator freezers with in door dispensers. 42 and 48 inch Viking built in side by side refrigerator freezers with in door dispensers
Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 11/19/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1548 |
| Recall Number | 14023 |
| Product Type | Refrigerators |
| 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. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 01/07/2015 |
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