Recall #22-143 · Published June 2, 2022

Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators

Electrolux Recalls Frigidaire and Electrolux Refrigerators Due to Choking Hazard from Ice Maker

CPSC published a recall notice for Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators from Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side on June 2, 2022. CPSC identifies this hazard: The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.

Recalled Electrolux multi-door refrigerator with in-door dispenser
Recalled Electrolux multi-door refrigerator with in-door dispenser
Image: CPSC recall notice

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UPC or product codes

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Additional identifying details

The brand name, model and serial number for each unit is printed on a label located on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment.

Why it was recalled

The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Electrolux has received 185 reports of the ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
22-143
Units
About 367,500 (In addition, about 7,180 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico, Thailand
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's, Home Depot and appliance stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com from April 2020 through March 2022 for between $1,200 and $4,300.
Importer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators

Recall contact information

Electrolux toll-free at 833-840-5926 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com or online at www.icemakerrecall.com or at www.electrolux.com or www.frigidaire.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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