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Affected model numbers
42-INCHFDSB5421DVCSB5421D48-INCHFDSB5481DVCSB5481DThe first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in MM/DD/YY format.
Why it was recalled
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
- Recall number
- 14-023
- Units
- About 750
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.
Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers
CPSC product type: Refrigerators
Recall contact information
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.
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